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‘Color Line’ As a Volatile Topic in the Nation

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‘Color Line’ as a Volatile Topic in the Nation

W. E. B. Du Bois, in 1903, predicted racial differences as a significant concern that

would deny some races privileges and opportunities that result from modern civilization. He

termed ‘color line’ as a factor used to separate Africans from Asians, Europeans, or whites. True

to his words, the Civil War, Apartheid in South Africa, the recent Black Lives Matter movement,

and the Civil Rights Movement in America exposed racial differences brought about by the color

line. Remarkably, the Black Lives Matter movement not only highlighted the fact that Black

people are significantly more likely to face harassment in the hands of law enforcement officers,

but are also more likely to encounter discrimination in other forms. The main reason that leads to

the persistence of the color line as a national issue is that individuals from all races living in

America feel and experience racism every day (Juguo, 2019). For instance, African Americans

face a high likelihood of unemployment compared to whites. Similarly, access to quality medical

services and education is prioritized to the white population compared to Asians, Latinos, and

African Americans (Quisumbing, 2019).

One’s race determines the benefits one will receive in the end. In addition, color lines

create racial capitalism where Europeans and whites expand rapidly by relying on racial

subjection, racism, and racial differences as platforms to develop themselves. Du Bois also

pointed out how individuals from different races like the blacks would advocate for racial

integration, equitable distribution of resources, and the fight against capitalism (Du Bois, 1901).

However, a community’s color line leads them to exploitation and exclusion, thus a constant

battle against racial injustice, increasing wage gaps, minimal resources, and poor policies that

negatively affect them. Therefore, Du Bois’ view of the color line as a volatile topic in the nation

is accurate because of the solid racial discriminatory practices evident in the country.

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1 ‘Color Line’ As a Volatile Topic in the Nation Student’s Name Course Institutional Affiliation Instructor Date 2 ‘Color Line’ as a Volatile Topic in the Nation W. E. B. Du Bois, in 1903, predicted racial differences as a significant concern that would deny some races privileges and opportunities that result from modern civilization. He termed ‘color line’ as a factor used to separate Africans from Asians, Europeans, or whites. True to his words, the Civil War, Apartheid in South Africa, the recent Black Lives Matter movement, and the Civil Rights Movement in America exposed racial differences brought about by the color line. Remarkably, the Black Lives Matter movement not only highlighted the fact that Black people are significantly more likely to face harassment in the hands of law enforcement officers, but are also more likely to encounter discrimination in other f ...
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