Alexandraestrada's List: Annotated Bibliography

Murguia, Janet. "Act Now to Prevent Profiling." Student Research Center. EBSCOhost, 7 July 2010. Web. 25 Feb. 2011. <http://search.ebscohost.com.lib.chandleraz.gov/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ulh&AN=J0E002544838410&site=src-live>.

Janet Murguia in her article "Act Now to Prevent Profiling" (2010) claims that the law which Arizona wanted to pass would lead to racial profiling. Murguia supports her claim by stating that this law should not be allowed by the federal government since it will have negative results. The purpose of the author was to inform about the consequences of this Arizonian law in order to prevent people from supporting it and to prevent it from passing. The tone is formal and serious since Kern is addressing a mature audience about a controversial issue.

Racial profiling will be one of the outcomes of the law in Arizona. Therefore, this type of racial discrimination should be prevented since the immigrant population will suffer the consequences. Even though this law may seem positive because of its popularity with the public, one should also consider how in history Jim Crow laws were popular yet discriminatory. Kern provides reasons for why this law will lead to racial profiling. Her view on this law is that it will be a negative contribution to society. Therefore, she discusses its negative aspects in order to convince the reader that it is not beneficial for the state. This article discusses an issue which reflects the public opinion in Arizona. The topic shows how Arizona still faces problems with discrimination today. Therefore, a solution must be provided to alleviate the issue, which is what my project seeks to do.

Drewes, Robert. "Arizona Law on E-Verify Will Lead to Discrimination." Student Research Center. EBSCOhost, 15 Dec. 2010. Web. 25 Feb. 2011. <http://search.ebscohost.com.lib.chandleraz.gov/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ulh&AN=J0E400788445310&site=src-live.>.

Robert Drewes in his article “Arizona Law on E-Verify Will Lead to Discrimination” (2010) claims that discrimination towards immigrants in Arizona will increase if e-Verify is used for checking the legal status of workers. The author develops his argument by addressing the issue at hand from the beginning, providing reasoning as to why discrimination will increase, and concluding with questions for the reader to analyze. The purpose of Drewes was to inform and persuade the audience about the results that e-Verify will have on the immigrant population so that action can be taken to eliminate those effects. The audience of this article is the non-immigrant population since the author explains the situation in a respectful but persuasive manner.

If e-Verify is used to control the legal status of workers in Arizona, then the discrimination towards the immigrant population will be greater. Employers will be more hesitant to hire immigrants since they know that there may be a possibility that their legal status may be the cause of a problem. Racial discrimination would be accentuated, but this should be prevented considering the large amount of people who are immigrants. Drewes effectively questions the results of using e-Verify in a way that leads to thought and reflection in the reader. Drewes has a sound opinion that e-Verify will have negative effects, and he expresses his ideas with much vigor. His ideas support the claim of my project which is that racial discrimination is a negative aspect of society and it should be reduced and eliminated. The topic which is discussed in this article provides an example of how discrimination continues to threaten racial groups. Since this event occurred in Arizona, it shows how this issue is prevalent in our communit

Kern, Rebecca. "Black History Month Has Added Meaning in 2009." Student Research Center. EBSCOhost, 2 Feb. 2009. Web. 25 Feb. 2011. <http://search.ebscohost.com.lib.chandleraz.gov/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ulh&AN=J0E011934310809&site=src-live>.

Rebecca Kern in her article “Black History Month Has Added Meaning in 2009” (2009) suggests that a racial barrier has been crossed with the election of a black president, but that does not mean that racism has reached its end in the United States. Kern develops her argument by mentioning how Obama’s presidency reflects how the nation is entering a state in which relations between races is improving, but some racism still lingers. The author’s purpose is to acknowledge the changes in how race and even Black History Month are viewed in order to define the importance of African Americans. The tone that Kern uses is semi-formal for the American population to be able to easily understand considering how the topic should be of concern to the entire nation.

The election of Barack Obama has marked American history by reflecting how the population has changed its views of race. His election has marked the beginning of better racial relations. Also, it shows how African Americans are a significant part of society regardless its status as a minority group. Kern states that Black History Month holds more meaning now compared to before because it demonstrates the value of African Americans. Her voice throughout the article is inspirational for change in how race is portrayed in the US. This article applies to my project by how it shows that the nation has already made a big leap in eliminating racial discrimination. However, as the article states, racism has not completely ended, so more work must be done to resolve this issue. This article provides an example of how discrimination has reduced over the years, so it is possibility for this issue to keep being resolved.

Randall, Vernellia R. "What Is Institutional Racism?" Academic.udayton.edu. University of Dayton, 3 July 2008. Web. 4 Feb. 2011. <http://academic.udayton.edu/race/2008electionandracism/raceandracism/racism02.htm>.

Vernellia R. Randall, professor of Law at the University of Dayton and web editor, in her essay "Institutional Racism" (2008) claims that racism is a part of United States society and is present among European Americans and even institutions. Randall develops her view by providing an example of circumstances in which racism occurs, such as how European Americans believe themselves to be superior than other Americans and how institutions can have regulations that are discriminatory. The author's purpose is to inform about racism and its effects in the United States in order to make the population knowledgeable of what occurs in American society. The author writes in a semi-formal tone for the American population to understand this reoccurring and current issue.

This source states that racism is a present issue in the United States. The information that is covered in this source is basic and bit general. However, it provides support for my topic. The author could have mentioned more examples in her writing instead of the surface level examples which she did give. Also, Randall's writing was surface level since her thoughts did not develop into a deeper analysis of the issue. I can use this source as a back-up of how I see racial discrimination as a common issue in the United States. Since this source was a little vague it will lead me to find other sources that are more descriptive. A more qualitative source will help me to better focus my ideas of racial discrimination since I will have more information to consider about this issue.

Gilhooley, Diane. "Positive Discrimination and Positive Action." Times Higher Education. TSL Education, 29 Dec. 2008. Web. 25 Feb. 2011. <http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storyCode=404799&sectioncode=26>.

Diane Gilhooley, expert in Human Resources at Eversheds, in her article "Positive Discrimination and Positive Action" (2008) suggests the differences that exist between positive discrimination and positive action and which one is more effective for a functional society. The author develops her argument by contrasting positive discrimination with occupational requirements and then defining positive action. Gilhooley's purpose is to promote the use of positive action rather than positive discrimination so that positive discrimination can be reduced. The audience of this article is intended to be adults, especially those in authoritative positions, since the tone is formal with a hint of persuasion.

The article clearly explains how positive discrimination brings extra benefits to under-represented groups of people, and it also defines positive action as the actions that boost the involvement of minority groups. This article draws the line on what the differences are between positive discrimination and positive action. Positive discrimination can be hiring more minority individuals over others who have the same competitive skills. On the other hand, positive action is simply the measures that are taken to help minority groups, such as encouraging more of them to apply for a certain position. The author effectively explains how positive actions can reduce discrimination. By providing descriptive definitions of both of these concepts, the reader can understand which one is more appropriate for a successful community. The topic of this article is useful for my project because it shows how racial discrimination has multiple sides. It does not simply consist of degrading a race since it can also be a means of helping a race. The idea that racial discrimina

Acton, James. "Positive Discrimination/Affirmative Action." IDEA. International Debate Education Association, 17 Apr. 2009. Web. 25 Feb. 2011. <http://www.idebate.org/debatabase/topic_details.php?topicID=40>.

James Acton, Director of Debating and a PhD from the University of Cambridge, in his article "Positive Discrimination/Affirmative Action" (2009) claims that positive discrimination has beneficial aspects as well as some negative parts. Acton develops the argument that positive discrimination can be advantageous by demonstrating both the pros and cons of this idea. The author's purpose is to inform about the advantages and disadvantages of positive discrimination in order to expose the public to the idea that positive discrimination may be beneficial. Acton writes in a formal tone without much sophisticated diction for the adult population to easily grasp the concept of positive discrimination.

Positive discrimination is the idea that in a group of people with the same abilities, positions may be given more freely to those of the minority population. This will increase diversity since it will guarantee that individuals from minority groups are being included. However, positive discrimination will prevent people who are not in the minority from getting a position simply because of their race. The author presents the concept of positive discrimination in an unbiased manner. Both sides of the issue are explained equally to allow for the audience to interpret this idea on their own. Acton is able to maintain a balanced amount of negatives and positives about positive discrimination by discussing the views on both sides of the issue. Since positive discrimination is a type of racial discrimination that may have some benefits, it contradicts the conclusion that racial discrimination is a negative aspect of society. Positive discrimination is able to give minority groups opportunities that they would not have had before. Therefore, this source addressed discrimination as an issue which is not harmful or degrad

Rothschild, Matthew. "Racist Beehive Buzzing." Student Research Center. EBSCOhost, Oct. 2009. Web. 25 Feb. 2011. <http://search.ebscohost.com.lib.chandleraz.gov/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ulh&AN=44948185&site=src-live>.

Matthew Rothschild in his article "Racist Beehive Buzzing"(2009) suggests that racism has been a key issue in how the American public has responded to Obama's presidency. Rothschild developed his argument by providing examples of actions towards Obama and analyzing the reasons for those actions. The author's purpose was to provide information of the reactions Obama has received as president in order to make the reader aware of the racism that lingers in today's society. Rothschild writes in a formal tone that is clear and understandable for young scholars to be able to rely on as a source of information.

There is still racism present in the United States today. Obama has received a negative response from the public and some of it is the due to his race. The idea that he holds the presidential position has caused commotion in the public. Rothschild is able to explain how race has affected the opinions that the American population, including politicians, have for Obama. His presidency has been critiqued, but some of the critique is based on his race. The method used of providing specific quotes as examples is effective since it brings into perspective the extent of the discrimination. This article can be applied to my project by how it reveals how this society continues to face racial discrimination. Therefore, the article shows how there is still the need for a fight against this issue. The ideas that this article presents reveals how racial discrimination not only affects our community but also the president of the United States. Overall, this article gives more importance to my issue because it demonstrates the negative effects of discrimination without any boundaries.

Ellis-Christensen, Tricia. "What Is Racial Discrimination?" WiseGEEK. WiseGEEK, 2 Dec. 2010. Web. 4 Feb. 2011. <http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-racial-discrimination.htm>.

Tricia Ellis-Christensen in her article "What is Racial Discrimination?" (2010) suggests that the issue of racial discrimination is being combated with anti-discriminatory laws, but nonetheless when a person is being discriminated against it is difficult to prove it. The author develops her ideas by including examples of the many laws that prohibit racial discrimination. The author's purpose it to explain to the reader the negative aspects of this issue in order to have less people taking part in the discrimination that occurs. The author writes in a formal and informative tone in order to reach a mature audience that can act upon her message of antidiscrimination.

This source provides much information about the laws that are currently in place in the United States to prevent racial discrimination. The article also states that even with so many anti-discriminatory laws, this issue persists and when it does occur it is not easy to prove that it has taken place. The author was informative throughout the article and backed up her ideas with solid facts. This source was helpful because it provided me with information about the laws that are already in effect to reduce and prevent discrimination based on race. I will be able to use this source because the information that it provided me was relevant to my topic. Also, the information is able to support the ideas that I have about this issue. The usefulness of this source lies in how it gives a large amount of facts to support the points that the author made.