A Gathering Of Old Men Book Report

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Racism is a term that is used very loosely. The official definition of racism is “prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one’s own race is superior.” (Oxford Dictionary) Racism has been a problem around the world for so long, and now we are beginning to see slight progress. It has been part of the United States culture since the beginning, so it is hard to change what you’ve always known. A Gathering of Old Men describes racism in the 1970s. This is shortly after segregation was ruled unjustly. Comparing then and now shows the progress made in changing racism.
In this book racism is a dominant way of life. Without it, the meaning of the story would be completely different. This book is set in a small rural area in Louisiana. The plantation is where the blacks work every day, and the whites and Cajuns are the ones who are in charge. The blacks are mistreated and are treated as if they are slaves. Even though slavery supposedly ended in the 1800s, it is still shown in this book. "Won't it ever stop? I do all I can to stop it. Every day of my life, I do all I can to stop it. Won't it ever stop?” (122) The people in this book are wanting change to come and take over. It is time that blacks are treated with equality and not discriminated against. Most of the …show more content…
Prejudice was an everyday thing at one point in time. Back in the 1800s and early to mid-1900s, most people discriminated against blacks. You never saw someone standing up and defending a black person. It was uncommon for blacks and whites to have contact with one another. “‘I've already told you the truth,’ she said. ‘I did it.’” (62) Candy tries to help Mathu and lies to the police for him. This book, despite the racism it portrays, shows how much has changed through the years. People are starting to change and make a difference. Color is not something that matters much

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The Influence Of Popular Culture On American Culture

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