#8217;s when the Civil War took place. The Civil War itself took place in large part because of racism via slavery. Although the side favoring an end to slavery won the war, this heightened racism in many ways. No longer in control of the black population in the South, many white landowners’ hate towards blacks grew. They could not handle that blacks might actually be considered human. This rage led to violent lynching and murders. Although slavery was ended by means of the Civil War, violent acts against blacks in the south continued. The racism following the Civil War continued well into the 20th century. By the 1950’s, discrimination had become such a problem in society that politicians became greatly involved in trying to equalize the rights of minorities with those of the majority. This effort for equality by politicians furthered hate and suffering for minorities in America. Incidents such as the bombing in Mississippi and the burning of many black churches in the South spread throughout much of America. Finally, by 1964, minorities were granted equal rights in society. These equal rights, however, were in writing only and not strictly enforced. Racism continued to fester in various areas of America. The spread of racism has continued into present society. Church burnings in the South continue despite society’s self-proclaimed tolerance of minorities. Along with these acts of hate, there are numerous hate groups that continue to publicly attack minority groups in America. A larger number of racists today would not even consider themselves such. The racism society is affected with today are stereotyping and prejudice. Although this type of racism is not often physical or as obvious, this racism can be just as dangerous and as powerful. Throughout history much of this problem of racism in society can be traced from previous generation’s influence on their children. The generational influe...
