Role Politics and Economy Play in Racial Bias

Racial discrimination cases have decreased over time. In the past, the American government has prioritized reducing racial prejudice, as seen during the post-Civil War reconstruction phase, for example. Although politics and the economics are important factors in the problem of racial discrimination, solutions to the issue, such as enhancing education in the black population, are frequently suggested (Gregoire, 2015).
During the election season, politicians take advantage of racial discrimination. For instance, both white expectations and racism influenced President Obama's campaign. He neither talked about race nor proposed policies that would favor the black community. Whereas, the opposition played this card. They argued that Obama was born in Kenya, therefore not being qualified to vie. His citizenship was discredited for nearly three years. Politicians capitalize on racism. They mobilize voters to polling stations through racial agendas. Besides, in the history of the United States, black political leaders were regularly assassinated. Public servants use propaganda to catalyze racism. When blacks are pursuing political power, they are despised as they were once slaves. Recent research asserts that the young white population supported President Obama’s opposition in the electoral process. Also, they favored the Republican Party in the Congress in most of the bills (McElwee, 2015).

Role of Economy

On the other hand, when kids from the minority groups such as African-American are not offered equal opportunities, their full future is denied. When qualified workers from the minority communities are rejected better jobs, their families are deprived of security too. The society fails in some fundamental ways while offering minorities lesser opportunity versions, for instance, chances in education as well as labor market, among many others (Omi & Winant, 2014).

Most of the time, the economic tool is used to discriminate the ethnic communities such as the African-Americans. Every year, the United States loses billions due to wasted productivity. The criminal records of members of the black community are used to strip them from work. Immigrant workers who could do more than low-wage jobs are misallocated. Recent research asserts that the economy of the United States could effectively develop if the people of color and whites are treated equally (Omi & Winant, 2014).

Ways to Reduce Racial Discrimination

According to Manuel Pastor, the director of the Environmental and Regional Equity programs, the level of racial discrimination cannot be reduced through a general talk. Furthermore, addressing the factors causing racial prejudice, such as black men incarceration, will help eliminate the problem. Improving the economic opportunities of the minority communities is to narrow the racial discrimination. For instance, the level of ethnic inequality was reduced in the 1960s due to the income rise of the blacks. Workers are best matched to their jobs with racial bias. African-Americans should be offered more education opportunities to improve the productivity of low-wage workers (Reich, 2017). Families spend more money in the economy, when they earn more, hence driving the demand further. On the other hand, the growing challenge of racism can be solved by the element of love.

Conclusion

A change in education and resource allocation framework is required to ensure racial equality. Both governments and private sector should act together to address the issue of entrenched discrimination. The social and economic needs of the marginalized races should be fairly treated. Due to the changing demographics, there is an expected growth in the potential economic and political benefits of racial equality. Additionally, the increase in the number of families with a stable income, countries save vast amounts of money as they require fewer public benefits.



References

Gregoire, C. (2015, June 10). A psychologist explanation of why racism persists in America. The Huffington Post, https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/07/10/social-psychology-racism_n_7688910.html.

McElwee, S. (2015, March 24). The hidden racism of young white Americans. PBS.org, https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/americas-racism-problem-far-complicated-think.

Omi, M., & Winant, H. (2014). Racial Formation in the United States. New York, NY: Routledge.

Reich, M. (2017). Racial Inequality: A Political-Economic Analysis. Washington, DC: Princeton University Press.