were less likely than whites to receive certain treatments. The Council called for greater access to health care for African-Americans and for greater awareness among doctors of differences in treatment between blacks and whites.” This conclusion by the American Medical Association is extremely alarming. The study went on to say that white male patients were given life saving medical treatment much more often than blacks and women. There was no medical reasoning behind any of these cases, which leaves racial prejudice the most probable cause. Doctors were not the only medical workers found to be guilty of practicing based on their prejudiced feelings, health care providers as well were found to favor white patients over non-white patients. It is quite obvious that the medical treatment one receives varies depending on one’s race. Along with racism in the medical world, another important public department in American has been found to be prejudiced. Public schooling in America continues to be highly segregated. Inner-city schools get less funding and less qualified teachers than many suburban and urban towns. Based on the financial biases already taking place against minority groups, many of them cannot afford to live anywhere but in the city, Because of this, minority groups continue to receive less education that most white students. This lack of education again hurts them when the minorities try to enter the work force, as they are rejected for higher educated applicants. This circle of events continues to act against minority groups in America. Despite the overwhelming evidence that proves society is racist, there are people that think society is not racist. These people often claim that society is fairer than it has ever been and, therefore, it is not racist. Although it is true that, publicly, society has become more tolerant, it is not true that society is not racist. It does not matter how racist the s...
