Traci All Men Are Created Equal Equality among men is still a major issue even in today's society. Since the times of slavery, racism and prejudices continue to burden many Americans. Discrimination takes place frequently. The definition of discrimination and the definition of prejudices are different although some do not regard them as different. Discrimination refers to acts taken against people of maybe a different race or class.
Prejudices are the negative feelings toward other races.
People of certain races feel that they are superior to those of other races. These feelings evolved from the 1700's and 1800's. During this time period, the Anglo-Saxon people were considered to be the higher up. Blacks, Chinese, and other people who had immigrated from other countries were looked down upon. The racism problem has made steps forward but it is still a problem that hinders the nation.