Assignment #2.6

Race seems to be one of the most controversial topics that we have today. It would seem that this should be an immensely simple topic. It would seem that it should be if you are white than you are white or if you are black than you are black. The subject of race is not than black and white. In this reflection we will explore this.
The reason that race seems to be controversial is because all of the connotations that go along with race. Many of these connotations are negative and many are positive connotations depending on the race. Many connotations associated with the black race are negative. We hear these comments to support these connotations all the time, “Black people are stupid or they are only good in sports.” We hear commits on the opposite spectrum when it comes to the white race. “White people are so smart.”
What many people do not realize is that these stereotypes associated with these different races are just that, stereotypes. These stereotypes are shrouded prejudice. We have learned in class how negative prejudices are and how they lead to other hateful ideas and actions. I must admit that I am a victim of prejudicial behavior. In this class I have learned to act without prejudice and try to find out the point of view of the individual.