The document discusses the historical context of racial discrimination in the USA, focusing on the treatment of African Americans and Korean Americans, highlighting key events like the 1992 LA riots sparked by police brutality against Rodney King. It parallels issues of prejudice and race relations in Singapore, emphasizing the impact of foreign labor on local employment and the potential for increased tensions if discrimination is not addressed. The document concludes with proposed solutions for promoting racial harmony and better job opportunities, underscoring the complexity of overcoming societal biases.

1. Discrimination in USAName : Ang Soonteck(s10049334E) Lim junxianjohn(s10046388j Suhaimi Bin Salleh (s10048102G)WoonBeiJia(S10048892A)

2. Contents Prejudice

3. History of racial inequality in America

4. Race riot in L.A 1992

5. Korean-Americans

6. Similarities Singapore – America

7. Problems Encounteres

8. Future Singapore 2061

9. Solution

10. BibliographyPrejudice Stereotypes -Assumption -Unfair judgment Up-bringing -Parent -PeersExperienceHistory of racial inequalityIn America African blacks were transported by the Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese trader and thus the first African black landed in America 1969.By 1662, the white European colonist separate themselves from blacks due to difference physiological appearance, customs and religion.Though they are no law that define black’s inferiority, by 1776, half a million blacks were enslaved.

11. Race riot in L.A 1992 One of the worst riot that has ever occured in American historyGroups involved are between the African- Americans and the whitesRiot lasted few days

12. 53 people dead and billions ($) lost in damageWhat cause the riot? Rodney King

13. Detected speeding by California Highway Patrol by police patrol Resist by going on wild chase

14. When King was arrested, a struggle ensued2 TASER gun was shot at him

15. King was mercilessly beaten up and when TASER gun failed to subdue him http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROn_9302UHg___Rodney King

16. What cause the riot? The whole incident was recorded by George Holiday Video was released and did not take long before it enrage the L.A African-American communityTensions continues to rise when the case was handled by a predominantly white juryThe four officers were acquitted after a year

17. All unrest and rage erupted into a riot on April 29, 1992

18. Our thoughts… Blacks were treated 2nd to whites

19. This is probably due to the enslavement in the past, and most white assume they are still more dominant in status. The people felt that racial profiling and abuse by police had long gone unchecked and this was only found out unintentionally. This is like adding oil to fire and worsen the situation.

20. The oppressed will not hesitate for fight for what is right in this case to race’s rights for the injustice done to Rodney King .

21. Korean-American society Philip Jaisohn was the 1st Korean to gain citizenship in America in 1888. This was thoroughly question and investigate

22. Citizenship is granted for “free white man” only

23. In 1942, U.S congress prohibits immigrants from Asia

24. 1925-1940, Korean students were admitted using Japanese-issued passport and allowed to stay if they continue to register for school.They were the minorities and always targets for anti- Asian violence and legislation.Philip Jaisohn

25. Korean-American societyThey prohibited form gaining citizenship, employment restrictions, housing segregations.They were treated the lowest class in the society as they are limited to their business activities and not permitted to use facilities that are meant for whites.

26. Economical and Political War This is based on article talks between Mira Jang (Korean immigrant) while Najee Ali (American gang member)."The No. 1 enemy for us was Koreans, who we felt were oppressing us," says Ali.” For Ali, he said that "We wanted to hurt [Koreans] physically, economically, raise their insurance rates – anything we could for payback,“. Jang thinks that the black- Korean conflict was just a ruse concocted by the media and supported by the government. )

27. Our thoughts… The American thinks Koreans are slowly taking over their state. Hopes on stopping the Korean from causing a communityriot protest.

28. They also hope on the Koreans to listen to the government and stop occupying the majority.

29. Similarities between Singapore and USA prejudice and discriminationRace inequality

30. Citizenship for foreignerRace inequalityThrough experienceNames calling begins starting from primary schoolRacist jokes (especially to the minor groups)Lack of understanding between different raceWrong impression given by parents since youngInsufficient learning of other races in school

31. CitizenshipIncrease of foreigner coming to SingaporeWhy?to boost the economyMaintains human population in Singapore

32. Foreign WorkersMost foreign talents have better qualification, more social exposure and working experience than most Singaporeans

33. Wiliness to work for jobs that most Singaporean would not take up

34. Lower wages compare to SingaporeanProblems encounterSingaporeans find it hard to get jobs as most employers choose foreign workers over Singaporeans Low WagersExperienceWiliness to learnHard working

35. Future of Singapore in 2061If discrimination is unsolved,People will get unhappyForeign workers will be afraid of working in SingaporeTension will rise between each communityTourists will avoid visiting SingaporePolitician warAs a result,Conflicts, riots may occurSingapore’s economy will sufferImmigrants will not be willing to come to Singapore to workJobs will be harder to find An increase in job layoff and decrease of job pay

36. SolutionsStress the importance of racial harmonyBan any political, racist form of media. Example, videosFine people who are racistEqual job opportunity for everyoneCreating more jobsPromote job skill upgrading

37. ChallengesIt takes time to overcome the mindset of peopleUnemployment rate is hard to decrease due to the small size of Singapore.Singapore is very vulnerable and dependant on global economyNot easy controlling any racist, political videos as everyone can gain access to the internet with video streaming, egyoutube

38. BibliographyPR Log (Press Release) – Nov 06, 2007http://www.prlog.org/10036805-singapore-more-open-to-immigrants-says-singapore-company-incorporation-migration-specialists.htmlThe L.A. Riots: 15 Years After Rodney KingRead more: http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/la_riot/article/0,28804,1614117_1614084,00.html#ixzz0cI8Y81tv National Association of Koreans American, In Observance of Centennial of Korean Immigration to the U.S.http://www.naka.org/resources/history.aspThe cause of racial inequalities in America today, Excerpts from an Address Dr. Bill Cosby gave at the 50th Anniversary

39. World Peace, That’s Better