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Something’s Will Never Change

Racism is defined as the belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities that are specific to that race. This distinction is often made to classify races as inferior or superior to other races. Racism has been an issue in the United States for generations, and while it is becoming increasingly less prevalent in society, its effects are still strongly felt. The primary effects of racism in the United States relate to the societal areas of education, employment, and housing. Members of minority races in the Unites States, such as African Americans and Hispanics, are typically most negatively affected in these three aforementioned areas.
Perhaps the area in which racism has the most negative effect on members of minority races in the United States is in education. As outlined in countless studies over the past decades, education is one of the most powerful tools for broadening one’s horizons, learning how to effectively interact in society, and for receiving a competitive salary. Undoubtedly, education is one of the greatest equalizers in the American society. While the positive effects of education are clear, members of minority races such as African Americans and Hispanics have much less access to superior education than do typical white Americans. As with most professions, individuals employed in education typically seek employers who offer the highest wages. This causes huge gaps in the proficiencies of teachers employed in schools with lower salary budgets as compared to those employed in schools with much higher budgets. In turn, the quality of education in schools which offer higher wages is higher