Select two different groups in American society who have faced discrimination and for each. 1. Describe one specific example of discrimination faced by the group.
2. Describe one action taken by the federal or state governments related to this example of discrimination.
3. Discuss how the action taken by the federal or state governments either protected or limited the rights of the group.

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Discrimination in America

Experiences and Views on Affects of Discrimination Across Major Population Groups in the United States



Discrimination is a prominent and critically important matter in American life, with significant and harmful effects on health and well-being.

The largest poll of its kind conducted to date,  “Discrimination in America” focuses on personal experiences with discrimination across more than a dozen areas of daily life.

Developed by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and National Public Radio (NPR), the findings reveal widespread experiences of discrimination across many groups in America, and the significantly different manifestations and experiences of discrimination across different groups.

Researchers interviewed 3,453 people, including African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Whites, and LGBTQ adults, as well as men and women. People were asked whether they believe they have ever personally experienced various forms of both institutional and individual discrimination.

Key Findings

Nearly half (45%) of African Americans experienced racial discrimination when trying to rent an apartment or buy a home.

18% of Asian Americans say they have experienced discrimination when interacting with police. Indian-Americans are much more likely than Chinese-Americans to report unfair police stops or treatment.

Nearly 1 in 5 Latinos have avoided medical care due to concern of being discriminated against or treated poorly.

34% of LGBTQ Americans say they that they or a friend have been verbally harassed while using the restroom.

41% of women report being discriminated against in equal pay and promotion opportunities.