What Is Racial Profiling?

Racial discrimination Imagine being born in a world where the color of one’s skin defines one’s whole life. Well, that's the harsh reality of racism - judging and oppressing people based on their race. Racism is a terrible problem that separates individuals based on race. It has a long history, rooted in prejudiced beliefs and discriminatory practices. Racism has had a profound impact on society, from slavery to colonization, and present-day systematic racism. Racism helps breed social divisions and denies equal opportunities. Although many in society claim that racism is no longer prevalent, the fact is that it is still a harmful issue that continues to divide and oppress individuals because it can lead to unfair treatment, prolonged stereotypes, …show more content…
This highlights how racial profiling is still a problem that exists in society today. Even though the U.S. claims to have entered a “post-racial era” this evidence clearly explains how racial profiling can badly affect people. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, racial profiling has been used unconstitutionally. “National security” has long been used to justify the unconstitutional profiling of, and discrimination against, Muslim, Black, Brown, and other historically marginalized communities”(ACLU). This highlights how police use the word “national security” to try and justify their racial profiling of people of color. Not only is that a way for them to get away with harassing people, but it allows them to keep getting away with it. Discrimination in law enforcement undermines justice and fails to create an equal community. According to “Racial Profiling Past, Present, And Future,” by David A. Harris, profiling people does not help with crime. In the …show more content…
According to “The Problem of Racial Profiling- Why It Matters and What Can Be Done” by Ilya Somin, even if racial profiling were to end that still would not stop law enforcement from abusing their power. The author states that. “Ending racial profiling would not end all abusive law enforcement behavior. It wouldn't even end all abuses where minorities are victims. But racial profiling is a serious problem nonetheless. It causes real suffering, it's unconstitutional, and it poisons relations between law enforcement and minority communities”(Somin 1). This explains how even if racial profiling were put to an end, law enforcement would still find a way to abuse their power and oppress others. In conclusion, racial profiling is a detrimental practice that causes inequality. Discrimination in the workplace stifles diversity and hinders a company's ability to grow. According to “The Damaging Effects of Workplace Racism” by Matt Gonzales, workers who encounter racism in the workplace have more of a lasting mental impact on them. In the text, it states, "Numerous workers are encountering subtle

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