The population has exceeded 40 million, accounting for about 15.3% of the American population. The first black people were written in 16 19.
Being sold to North America as slaves, a large number of slaves have been pouring in for decades.
Sold to North America. Black people are mainly concentrated in the southern part of North America, which is dominated by agriculture.
Agricultural production, such as growing cotton and tobacco. 1776 In July, the North American continent officially passed independence.
The declaration declares that "all men are created equal", but the "people" here does not include blacks. the Civil War
After that, although slavery was abolished in law, blacks were still discriminated against in many ways.
See. After World War II, African-Americans launched a large number of struggles for national rights. The main struggle is
The goal is to fight for basic human rights such as civil rights and political liberation. From the 1950s to the 1970s.
The American government has passed a series of decrees: 1954 abolishing the apartheid policy in schools;
1965 gives blacks full voting rights; 1973, the supreme law of the United States.
The college also announced the abolition of de facto segregation in schools in northern States of the United States. [1] As can be seen,
Through long-term struggle and efforts, the human rights situation of black Americans has been greatly improved.
Black Americans play an important role in American history and social development. They are actively involved.
The war of independence and the anti-fascist war with the United States also made great contributions to the economic development of the United States.
Great contribution, they have always been the main force of American agriculture; In the steel industry, black workers are about
Accounting for one third of the total number of employees; Especially in music, sports and other aspects, the contribution of blacks is even greater.
It is worth noting that blues, jazz, hip-hop and other major music forms all originated from black music. can
Seeing black people plays an important role in the development of American society.
In the international community, the United States has always advertised itself as a "paradise for free people" and is proud of obeying the law.
Racial discrimination has been prohibited by law, and human rights issues in other countries have also been criticized. So in real life,
Do blacks have completely equal rights with whites in life, for example, in employment, do employers?
Regardless of the racial factors of employees; As far as residence is concerned, the barriers to segregation between whites and blacks are
Whether it is really broken and so on. This paper attempts to analyze the human rights situation of black Americans from the perspective of racial discrimination.
Line analysis and research.
1. Racial discrimination in the basic human rights of black Americans
Racial discrimination in the judicial field
Racial discrimination in the judiciary is quite serious and racial prejudice is deeply rooted. In America, black criminals
Sin is often punished more severely than white people. According to the publication entitled "America" published by the American Cities Federation
According to the report, black Americans are more likely to be put into prison than whites after being arrested.
Blacks are three or four times more likely to be sentenced to death than whites. According to University of Maryland 2005 12
A study in June showed that criminals who kill whites are more likely to be sentenced to death than criminals who kill non-whites.
Sex is two or three times bigger, and the possibility of being sentenced to death is that black people kill white people.
Black people are 2.5 times and 3.5 times as many as when they kill black people. Issued by FBI on June 5438+ 10, 2005.
The report shows that in 2004, 9528 people in the United States became victims of hate crimes, of which 53.8% were victims.
Related to racial prejudice, 67.9% is discrimination against blacks, and 60.6% is committed with hate crimes.
According to statistics, blacks are 20 times more likely to be victims of hate crimes than whites.
In Los Angeles, 56% of hate crimes are against blacks. [2]
2. Racial prejudice in the right to vote and to be elected
President Johnson's Voting Rights Act stipulates that as long as you have American citizenship and are registered as a voter,
You can vote, but the American Election Act of 2004 stipulates that voters must provide
A series of certificates such as identity and place of residence. During the 2004 presidential election, people often asked blacks.
Distribute leaflets saying that anyone who doesn't pay for electricity, room, etc. For fear of being arrested outside the polling station.
Scare black voters. Others pretend to be policemen and ask voters to show their certificates, but they can take them out.
The number of certified blacks is less than that of whites 1/5, so many black voters are turned away. in addition
Many States in the United States deprive people who are serving or have served their sentences of the right to vote, thus reducing and depriving them of their rights.
The civil rights of some blacks have also caused a large number of blacks to lose their voting rights and fight for welfare, and
Industry, education and a series of opportunities. [3]
As far as the right to be elected is concerned, whether a black person can be elected does not depend on equal elections. In the northern United States.
Only when the urban black population accounts for more than 70% can blacks be elected as mayors. There are 82 in the United States
There are only 2 1 black county magistrate in counties with overwhelming black population. Political parties nominate more candidates.
To the detriment of blacks, most members of the Democratic Party and the Republican Party are white, and they are unwilling to vote.
For black candidates. In addition, white leaders in political parties generally restrict parties such as blacks.
Select a person.
Second, the racial discrimination suffered by black Americans in social life.
1. apartheid in black houses
The negative impact of apartheid in residence on blacks is enormous. Because in America, life