HOW IS RACIAL DISCRIMINATION MANIFESTED

IN ITALY AND IN THE U.S.A.

TODAY?

RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN THE U.S.A.

American Civil War

“It was very much like suddenly turning a youth of ten or twelve years out into

the world to provide for himself”Brooker T. Washington

Bring to:

BUT

It is still alive today

Those who were against Obama’s election.

However, it is a step forwardin the equality.

Fewer in the U.S.A. More in Italy

• Group of bullies that threaten an immigrant mother and her son• Rosarno

RACIAL DISCRIMINATION’S

ACCIDENTS

Why are there many negative opinions about immigrants, especially those that come from North Africa, among Italian

people?

Media influences the public opinion

WHILE

has its roots in the slavery period

ex : Alexandra Leontaritis experience in Obama’s campaign for President.

U.S.A.

Racial discriminationis seen in the

entertainment world

U.S.A.

There are no celebrities names

No racial discrimination in the entertainment world

There are many celebrities names

SHOWBUSINESS POINT OF VIEW

ITALY

Examples are :

There are also important historical names…

Martin Luther King

Malcolm X

WHY?

They promote a negative image of

African Americans

Generally portrayed as thugs and pimps and scantily clothed women

Complaints against American Rap Music

Videos

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