Stop Closing Our Eyes to Discrimination and Prejuduce

Prejudice and discrimination is something that happens a lot more often than we would like to admit. To be prejudiced, means to have negative perspectives for others, solely based on their membership in a group, such as religion, sex, and color. Discrimination cannot take place without prejudice, for the reason that, it is the behaviors that result from those negative perspectives. It is unethical, and in some cases, illegal. However, although there are laws for discrimination, that does not stop it from taking place. These issues affect many people in their everyday life. There are numerous ways that people can be discriminated on, from the color of their skin, to the size of their body. No way is better than another, and can cause lifetime damage to the victims. Victims of prejudice have higher rates of depression, substance abuse, anxiety, and chronic stress. They are subject to mental, physical, and emotional abuse. The outcome may be brief, however, or it can also be permanent. Bullying is an example of discrimination, which unfortunately, is a rising issue throughout this country. This is a matter that used to only take place in person. However, with the growth of technology, it is more accessible for bullying to occur. Cell phones and social media, such as Facebook and Myspace, are privileges that bullies take advantage of. Some victims begin to hate themselves so much that they commit suicide. In fact, more than 50% of suicides by young people, were the result