Racism with regard to To Kill a Mockingbird

Racism is a broad issue and in Canada it has a deep history. Within the Canadian society racism has been happening for years and continuous to happen. Canada faces different types of racism and different groups, and ethnicities are affected as well. The concepts of racism like systemic racism, and white privilege in this society have a major impact on specific races. There have been many issues and cases that have brought awareness but not enough for change. Residential schools are one of Canadas most horrific historical past that many are still recovering from till this day. Recently we have been getting more insight on Black cases and Asian hate. Since Canada is an international country that is growing with many different races and cultures some people aren’t very happy about that. Some people in this society want to constantly blame someone for all the problems that they or the country face. Asian hate is an example of how during Covid-19 all Asians were targeted for starting this pandemic and spreading it worldwide. It still continues today where Asians are being told to go back to their “OWN” country and told to stop invading Canada. They are accused of the pandemic in almost all countries and Canada with a large population of Asians are being treated terribly. In Canada the discussion on Black lives is rising after the George Floyd case and cases in Canada are being opened to figure out justice for these painful deaths. Racial stereotypes are also an issue that all ages and races are witnessing. These stereotypes that are put on people have caused unnecessary trouble, misunderstandings, and unfortunately even deaths. Hijabs are called terrorists, Black people are accused of threating people, Asians are accused of spreading covid-19, and it goes on with every skin type and culture. This is a problem because from these accusations and false understandings people are being put to death and don’t get correct justice. People that aren’t white, have a different skin color, or race are always looked at differently and this causes major false allegations that lead to consequences such as death. These racial stereotypes and hate happen every day even by joking around or in subtle ways. People make fun of clothing, food, and culture that happen in all environments casually and these situations aren’t being talked about. Children at school are being made fun of by other classmates and these are covered up by saying it is a “joke”. By reading To Kill a Mockingbird my opinion on racism hasn’t been affected majorly. My opinion on racism has just gotten truer and stronger. In To Kill a Mockingbird the black man was innocent but because the statement came from a white girl the court took her side and he was guilty. These cases happen too often that it isn’t a surprise when it happens, and people aren’t fazed. Even the court which shouldn’t look at race took the ladies side and proved that white privilege powers over the truth. Racism isn’t something that can completely be changed it is something we all need to take small steps to change and make a difference.