America Is Considered For Its Freedom - 1616 Words

America is known for its freedom. Freedom to speak your opinion, freedom to practice any religion that you choose, and freedom to criticize the government. American’s are able to have the power or right to act, speak, or even think about almost anything they wanted to without restraint from the government or from other people. Migrants from other countries come to the United States to have a chance at freedom. To raise a family away from war torn cities or harsh governments. They come to America in hopes of getting the chance to succeed in life and express themselves without anybody critiquing them. However, America is not as free as it’s made out to be. American history has been filled with racism and discrimination against†¦show more content†¦From the segregation and discrimination of African American’s to threats towards Muslims. Sadly discrimination in the United States is still happening today. These people that are affected are not equal to the other people who aren’t getting discriminated against. Studies show that it racism and discrimination is a big problem and it’s getting worse. â€Å"In a new nationwide poll conducted by CNN and the Kaiser Family Foundation, roughly half of Americans -- 49% -- say racism is a big problem in society today† (Shoichet, CNN). Discrimination is a big problem and it’s only getting worse. Racial tensions are on the rise. The Muslim community has been repeatedly harassed and attacked because of their religion. â€Å"They have been harassed, fired from jobs, denied access to public places, and otherwise discriminated against because they wear hijab† (ACLU). Society sees them as future terrorist because terrorist in the Middle East claim to be Muslim. Society plays a big role in discrimination. â€Å"Racism is inevitable in any society† (Shoichet, CNN). There is always going to be racism is society. It’s going to happen to dif ferent people. That doesn’t mean that it should be brushed over or ignored. Society can manipulate other people into thinking that what they say is correct. â€Å"They perpetuate certain ways of seeing the world and peoples within that world† (Jiwani, Racism and the media). Society can change the way some people