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Research on the Influence and Countermeasures of Racial Discrimination in America
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Abstract
George Floyd, an African-American man, was killed by a white police officer on May 25, 2020. Floyd's words "I can't breathe" appeal once again exposed the long-term pain of racial discrimination in the United States, and the resulting wave of protests has swept the United States. This article investigates the impact of racism in the economy and emerging social issues. The research was gathered from authoritative academic resources examining the causes of racism and its impact on society. The results showed that people will be treated differently based on their skin color. The study concluded that racism would affect American society more severely and deeply if without strong and effective methods and policies. It is suggested that the U.S. government can introduce relevant policies to gradually eliminate the influence of racial discrimination and ensure that the voices of those who suffer from racial discrimination can be heard by the public.
Keywords
racism, racial discrimination, reason of racism
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Li,J. (2023). Research on the Influence and Countermeasures of Racial Discrimination in America. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,12,10-15.
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