Groups H-N (sec 02): On human rights and marginalized populations by Judi Freeman

Groups H-N (sec 02): On human rights and marginalized populations by Judi Freeman https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu Are there populations within your countries that have fewer rights or are treated less fairly and/or equally than others? Are there populations that are “advantaged” or “privileged” and populations that are “disadvantaged” or “lack privilege”? How would you describe those populations? How are they treated? How do YOU think they should be treated? en-us 2020-11-25 21:29:32 UTC 2025-12-23 18:19:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1fa-1f1f3.png Emmanuelle B Boston, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/973673136 In my country basically all minorities have fewer rights and are treated less equally than others. These minorities include minorities like black, latino, asian, and indigenous people. Also women, disabled people, jewish people, muslim people, etc. White, christian, able bodied, straight people and men are privileged. Indigenous people in the united states are treated very badly, many of them have very low wages, they commit suicide at high rates, they are not given rights to their land which we are all living on. Black people in this country are incarcerated at higher rates, killed by police, and in geneeral have less opportunities. Women get paid less for the same jobs and their right to abortion is constantly being argued. Gay couples were just given the right to marry in all 50 states in 2015. These are just a couple of the minority groups and how they are treated, there is so much more. I'd love to say that i believe everyone should be treated equally, however it is not possible because of the racist/biased systems in place. I also want to point out the fact that equality and equity are two different things. If everyone was treated equally that still wouldn't mean everyone has equitable opportunities.]]> 2020-11-30 22:25:28 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/973673136 Ziane Roberts-Clarke, Boston, MA, USA zrobertsclarke https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/973969646 In the US, there is legislation that remains that was originally put in place to harm those who were seen as sub-human. Even today, certain groups are STILL disadvantaged because of systemic biases that are seen as ''history that doesn't affect the modern age''. Some of the challenges that marginalized groups in the US face are: systemic disposal through the criminal justice system, reduction of property values (which then affects how much funding the public school districts get), banning styles meant for Afro hair textures, and little or misrepresentation in media and government. Unfortunately, I am only scratching the surface with this list. In a world full of inequalities, equity is the only way to repair these intentional damages. We need to recognize this, and give people what their ancestors bled and died for. After all, it is now the only way of thanking them for their sacrifices.]]> 2020-12-01 00:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/973969646 Nahna Pc, India, Kerala https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/974278704 In my country also there are people who are denied of their rights and are underprivileged. Most common are Muslims because of their religion, Women, Poor sections of the society etc.
Muslims in India have been increasingly at risk since few years. In many places they are badly treated because they are muslims. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 was passed by the Parliament of India on 11 December 2019. It amended the Citizenship for illegal migrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who are Hindus, sikhs, Buddhist, Christians etc and arrived in India before the end of December 2014. The law does not grant such eligibility to muslims from those three countries. Discrimination against women and girls is also seen in many place in India. Women are paid less than men for the same job, women are not given many responsibilities because of their gender. There are many families who consider boys more than girls. The disparity between poor and rich sections of the society are also reflected in many places. Even in Government offices rich people are privileged and get their things done very easily because of their financial status at the same time poor has to suffer a lot. Rich people are getting richer at a much faster pace while the poor are still struggling to earn a minimum wage and access quality education and health services. In my opinion every people should be treated equally everywhere, no one has the right to deny the rights of others. We should allow everyone to enjoy their rights.]]> 2020-12-01 03:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/974278704 Olivia Burke, Boston, USA oburke31 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/977147117 There are certain populations that are certainly treated less fairly/equally than others. This includes black, indigenous, latino, asain, etc. individuals as well as women, disabled people, members of the LGBTQ+ community. I could go on, but it basically means everyone but cisgendered heterosexual white males who are definitely more privileged than any other group. Not to invalidate anyone else's experience, but even below them there are clear levels of how disadvantaged one may be in our society. You can see the unfair treatment and its effects in many different instances including how people of color are disproportionately affected by various health crises (including COVID), only have access to poorer education, how women and POC get paid less for the same job as a white male, etc. I think everyone should be given an equal opportunity at success; how people are treated now is ridiculous and needs to change but all of these disadvantages are a product of how the system was built and won’t change unless there are radical efforts by society as a whole.

]]> 2020-12-01 18:59:06 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/977147117 Patty Huang, Boston, USA phuang21 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/977865122 In my country, there are definitely populations that have fewer rights and are treated less fairly. These people include asians, blacks, latinos, those who are disabled, the LGBTQ, muslims, the list goes on and on. Many would like to believe that all are treated equal yet it is unfortunately and evidently not true. Populations that are "advantaged" and "privileged" are those who are white, especially male and heterosexual. They are favored by the systems created by the United States, yet many who fit into this category fail to recognize the privilege they possess. They are given more lenient punishments for crimes that are more severe than those committed by black people. In addition, black people are less likely to be offered opportunities which then force them back into the cycle of poverty as it is almost impossible to break with the current state of our country today. Therefore, I think all populations should be given the same amount of opportunities so that no matter what position a person is born into, they have the chance to work their way up with determination and hard work. There shouldn't be any racial biases that hinder one's path to success. ]]> 2020-12-01 22:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/977865122 Kyra Lally, Boston, USA klally7 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/977907231 As everyone has been saying, the United States does have populations that are disadvantaged. Most of it has to do with the mindset of American people and politicians, and not with actual laws. Most, but not all, as there are still LGBT rights, women's rights, as well as the expenses of people with disabilities. On a cultural level, anything that deviates from the norm is punished in some way or another. The "norm" being a white cisgender heterosexual person who's religion is usually some sect of Christianity. Not all differences are punished harshly, but instead with passive judgement or not receiving preferential treatment. Personally, I'm pretty close to the "norm," but can definitely recall judgements that have been made about me from smaller facets of my identity. Then there's systemic racism, which adds a new level of disadvantage. Overall, it can feel like the entire system is stained with America's violent and oppressive past, meant to make it easiest for white men to rise to the top and control the power.]]> 2020-12-01 22:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/977907231 Katarina (Belarus) https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/977944831 Hey hello everyone, this is Katerina from Belarus. I am happy to tell you about any social injustices in our country, namely that they do not exist! We do not have a tangible division into social strata that receive more or less privileges. And I think this is absolutely correct! Since inequality stimulates competition, forcing to advance. Thus, by making someone feel worse than others, we generate violence, vandalism, robbery and other bad things. According to statistics, the population of Belarus is divided into: Rich (1.5%).
Wealthy (5-6%)
Wealthy (8-9%)
Medium-income (14%)
Low-income (17%)
Poor (46%)
Beggars (7%). (I took all these statistics from the article). And in fact, this statistic makes me very sad !! Just look: "The poor (46%), who only occasionally can afford to buy meat, fruits, clothes, are not able to pay for their children’s education, or organize cultural leisure for themselves." I do not know what kind of person wrote this to bet and what data I relied on, but for all my 16 years of life, I swear that I have not met a family that could not afford meat !! According to this article, the population of Belarus is in great need of help! Due to the lack of money, people cannot afford to buy meat. It just shocked me. Then it turns out that the group of the poor and the beggars are in the most disadvantaged position, the group of which occupies half of the country's population! And the state is not going to help people in this yet. We do not have any organizations that help low-income families or social benefits from the state. I would like to start solving this problem as soon as possible.]]> 2020-12-01 22:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/977944831 Vincent O'Byrne, Boston, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/977990497 The United States does not have official laws that directly target certain groups. The inequalities are largely interpersonal and become more severe when biased people have a position of power. Inequalities in the USA are largely financial and classist. However, classes largely align with people of different races. I think that all people deserve equal opportunities but that doesn't mean that people should receive the same outcome. Life is significantly easier for rich people as they often can pay their way out of trouble and
All people in the United States can work themselves up but it is significantly harder for women and people of color. I'm a straight white male so I'm pretty similar to the cultural norm. There are always people who will judge you for who you are but it is very difficult to change their minds.
Culture in the US really enforces gender-specific jobs. Women are taught that caring jobs like teachers and nurses are the best for them while men are taught to take high-paying jobs like surgeons and oil rig workers. This is a problem and leads to women generally having lower-paying jobs. I believe that anyone can work any job if they are able.]]> 2020-12-01 23:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/977990497 Isabella C, Boston USA icessa https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978068315 In the United States, there are definitely populations that have fewer rights and are treated less fairly and/or equally than others. Groups of people that are treated less fairly than others include black, latino, asian, indigenous, immigrants, members of the LGBTQ community, disabled people, women, and people that practice certain religions. These are only a few of the groups that are discriminated against in the United States.

There are populations that are “advantaged” or “privileged”. People that are white, practice a religion that is a branch of Christianity, are heterosexual, or are not first generation Americans, all recieve preferential treatment in comparison to the groups of people that have fewer rights and are treated less fairly/equally.

Much of the discrimination that occurs in the United States is not in legislation. Women are treated less fairly in the workplace. People that practice religions other than a branch of Christianity are treated unfairly constantly. Blacks, latinos, asians, indigenous people, and other minorities are not provided the same opportunities as others. They do not have the same type of access to quality education, job opportunities, housing, health care, and so much more. They face harsher punishments than others for similar offenses. They are also misrepresented. People that are “advantaged” or “privileged” judge them and assume things that aren’t true.

I think that they should be treated fairly and given the same rights and opportunities as privileged and advantaged people. Their mistreatment has put them at a disadvantage. They need to work significantly harder to achieve the same things that privileged groups work to achieve.

]]> 2020-12-02 00:03:59 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978068315 Megan N, Boston, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978145594 Yes, in many countries there are populations that have fewer rights or treated less fairly and equally than others. Some examples of these marginalized groups are women, the LGBTQ+ community, people who are disabled, lower income families, different religious groups, and people of color. For example, in the US, there is a gender pay gap, where for every dollar a man makes, a woman would only make about 81 cents. This is not because of a woman's skill level or job qualifications, some men and women have the exact same job, yet women are still paid less. To compare to this to another country, in 2018 in Saudi Arabia after a 7 year struggle, women finally received the right to drive.

There are groups of people that are more advantaged and privileged. For example, straight white cisgender men are far more privileged in comparison to people like a black transgender lesbian woman. In the US especially, straight white cisgender men are more privileged because they do not face discrimination or hate because of their identity. Of course they are going to have to face challenges in life, but the challenges and hardships they face are not because the groups they belong to and who they are.

Many people that are part of disadvantaged and marginalized groups are treated unfairly and wrong. In many cases, these groups face discrimination, hate, and their rights being taken away. For example, in 1993, the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy was passed in the US and prohibited people of the LGBTQ+ community from serving in the military. I think people should be treated equally no matter what groups they belong to. To start making this change, we need to hear and listen to the struggles and challenges the marginalized people face and instead of disregarding them, we need to make change.

]]> 2020-12-02 00:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978145594 Christopher N, Boston, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978149344 In my country, there are a lot of populations who are treated less fairly or less equally than others. This applies to populations both ethnically and economically. Minorities in my country are usually associated with Hispanics, Asians, Blacks, Native Americans, and et cetera. These populations are usually treated as less by those in power, who are usually white. Unfair treatments can result in minority communities often being underfunded compared to many majority white communities. They are usually not considered at a disadvantage if they are white when compared to other races. As for economic status, those who are in poverty, especially the homeless, are treated less fairly by a lot of people. For them, there is a big stigma by many in our society towards the homeless. They do not get a lot of government funding so it is very difficult for them to get back on their feet.

White folks usually have advantages compared to the disadvantaged populations. This is because throughout the history of the USA, white people have been the leaders. They controlled everything and enacted many laws that enabled their people to succeed, whereas those who are minorities where subjected to discrimination that limited their success. It has only been a few decades since the federal government took action to fix those laws so minorities still experience a lot of disadvantage that resulted from centuries of racism.

Personally, in a perfect society, I think all populations, including those who are currently at an advantage or disadvantage, should be treated equally. No one should be treated differently just because they belong to a certain population. If people really want to treat someone different, then judge based on people's actions. ]]> 2020-12-02 00:43:26 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978149344 Shuwen M, Boston, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978229144 In the United States, there are populations that do have fewer rights and are treated less fairly than others. These groups are often the ones that need the most help, nevertheless they are still being mistreated by people daily. Some examples of these groups are racial minorities such as black, Latino, and Asian, people with disabilities and with a religion other than Christianity, and people of the LGBTQ community. These are populations that are "disadvantaged" and "lack privilege"

There are populations that are "advantaged" or "privileged". The group is consisted mainly of cis-white heterosexual Christian men. This group often receive the best treatment in America and are often the ones that treat others less than equals.

The less privileged groups are often treated poorly by others and not as a result of the law, even though some laws do favor one group over another. There have been many instances where people have been called slurs for their race or their sexual orientation. In some areas, people that are speaking another language are told to go back to their country or told to speak English because they are in America, even though America does not have an official language. There are places that refuse to serve people because of their race or sexual orientation.

I think everyone should be treated the same and be given the same rights. The group one identifies with should not decide with they get to do and what privileges they have. ]]> 2020-12-02 01:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978229144 Maggie O, Boston, USA molson416 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978253953 2020-12-02 01:28:22 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978253953 Lukas Hofmann, Boston, USA lhofmann9 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978311819 Yes, there are populations within the United States that have fewer rights. To start, black people, indigenous people, and people of color suffer regularly from systemic racism. Even just focusing on our city Boston, you can see how segregated black people in particular are into areas like Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan. Then you can observe things like more chronic disease hospitalizations in those areas, largely as a result of a lack of parks and green space built by the city. Similar things happen in cities across the country. Healthcare and criminal justice systems work against the BIPOC community.

Women are also treated unfairly in our country. Our patriarchal system often sees women as unfit to hold positions of power like being a government official or running a business, and when they do people tend to be hypercritical of their decisions. Along with people of color, women’s voices are drowned out or ignored a lot of the time which isn’t fair because they deserve to be heard more than the people speaking.

The LGBTQ+ community definitely lacks privilege as well and are not treated well in our country. Unfortunately I think people try to find excuses related to religion to discriminate against these people. Tons of people in positions of power don’t support LGBTQ+ rights and some refrain from talking on the subject. This is unfortunate because these people have a great influence over our country’s views and beliefs as a whole.

There are also all these subtleties these groups of people have to deal with regularly that cis, heterosexual white men (the advanatged and privileged people) rarely come across, and when they (the white men) do come across it, it doesn’t have the same effect on them. Based on what I’ve been told and what I’ve seen, these include black people’s hair constantly being touched, women being interrupted, and LGBTQ+ people being stared at.

I think the focus should be on these groups of people, along with disabled people and members of certain religions, and lifting up their voices and making changes for their benefit and only their benefit. Only when our systems are designed for the underprivileged will they work better for everybody.

]]> 2020-12-02 01:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978311819 Tiffany D, Boston, USA tdang121 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978322644 There are definitely populations within the United States that have fewer rights or are treated differently in comparison to others. Minorities such as black, Latino, Asian, and Native Americans, often face many different forms of racism either outright or through microaggressions. People of religions different from Christianity and those within the LGBTQ+ community are also disadvantaged.

These disadvantaged populations are often suppressed by flawed systems that hinder their chances at success—whether it be underfunding schools, or supporting a criminal justice system that discriminates against races. Usually white cisgendered men are considered the most privileged, since they don’t face the same societal discriminations as these other minority groups.

These minority populations are seen as “others” by the white majority. Black people are often more susceptible to incarceration due to their skin color and the flawed justice systems. Latinos and Asians are often discriminated against and sometimes even seen as “perpetual foreigners”. As a result of their differences, they are often treated unfairly.

I believe everyone should be treated equally, and should be provided aids specific to their needs (extra funding for schools in certain communities, more resources for those struggling financially, etc). However, even if everyone is treated the same, it’s clear that some minorities are more disadvantaged than others, and require more adequate assistance to reach the same level of equality.

]]> 2020-12-02 02:01:13 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978322644 Christian Leriche, Boston, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978371674 In the US, there are definitely groups of people that are treated unfairly, however on paper unless you’re an immigrant, you have all the same rights. An example is marginalized groups like minorities, they are definitely treated unfairly whether that be in the law system, or through regular interactions, with prejudices and stereotypes forming and becoming more prevalent. Beyond that people who practice their religious freedoms, but do not look traditionally american are definitely treated unfairly. Those who wear hijabs and religious or cultural head wraps are looked at as foreign and non american, and prejudices formed around them cause them to also get unfair treatment. And thirdly women in the american society get unfair treatment, many problems presented by the female community are swept under the rug by internalized misogyny in an unfair american society. An example of this would be many abortion laws that are being put into place to prevent doctors from preforming abortions.

The most privileged and advantageous person in America is the white man. The prison and law system in many ways are set up to allow them to flourish. Which is extremely sad. Considering this is the “land of the free”, you would expect everybody to be treated fairly and equally. That no one feels targeted on the basis of their race, even though 65% of Black men feel that way. I feel that the ultimate goal is that everybody has peace of mind, and that a minority can leave their house without worrying whether or not those who are sworn to protect them will take their life.

]]> 2020-12-02 02:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978371674 Johny S, Boston, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978390536 In the U.S., there are certainly populations that are less privileged and are treated unequally. These populations include but are not limited to: POC, indigenous people, LGBTQ+, immigrants, women, people with disabilities, and lower income people and families. These groups regularly face challenges that those who are more privileged have never had to experience or work through. Sadly, these groups are often discriminated against, and “othered.” Whether it be systemically, or simply microaggressions, these groups have always had it tougher in our country.

This is not to say that those who are more advantaged and privileged will not face hardships and challenges, but it does mean that if they do, it will not be because of a group that they belong to. For example, in the U.S. and I’m sure in many other countries as well, straight white males have it much easier than say, a female POC who is LGBTQ+.

This country was founded to fit the interests of a straight white man, and this past shows extremely clearly to today, both systemically and societally. Just one look at the power structure of our country and who holds positions of power and it becomes very imminent who has the advantage in obtaining these positions. All throughout our society, minority groups are treated with less respect than the majority, and they are less privileged in practically all aspects of life.

I believe that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of their identifying characteristics. This does not mean that we should ignore and be blind to who they are, rather, we should embrace our differences and show pride in who we are. We must welcome all types of people into society and strive to find equality for all.

]]> 2020-12-02 02:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978390536 Allison Beard, Boston, USA abeard51 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978423425 In the United States, there are definitely populations that are treated less equally and have to constantly fight for their rights. Certain populations are definitely more privileged than others. Some populations who aren't treated equally are people of color, indigenous people, LGBTQ+, women, people who have a disability, immigrants and many other groups of people. These people are affected by discrimination, racism, systemic racism and have to constantly fight for their rights.

They constantly face challenges such as being discriminated in the workplace, called slurs or offensive names, been racially stereotyped, been affected by prejudices and other stereotypes, and many more forms of discrimination.

People who are privileged certainly have difficult lives but it will never be because of their race, gender, sexuality, religion, social status or identity. The people with the most amount of privilege in the United States are heterosexual, cisgender, white males. This country was built by and for straight white males and it still reflects that today especially with white privilege and systemic racism.

I believe that everyone should be treated equally. It disappoints me that people are still discriminating against others for things that they can not control and things that form their identity. It also disappoints me that people of color are still so affected by systemic racism and are constantly racially stereotyped. Everyone should be treated with respect and courtesy because we all are human beings, and our differences are a thing that should be celebrated. ]]> 2020-12-02 02:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978423425 Maya A, Boston, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978424701 There are definitely populations within the United States that are treated less fairly than others are. The minorities I immediately thought of were black people, Latinos, East Asians, South Asians, Middle Easterners, Jews, Muslims, Indigenous people, women, and the LGBT community. These groups of people have been at a disadvantage from birth, based purely on aspects of themselves that will never harm others. However, they are still ridiculed and attacked because the most privileged members of society dislike them just because they’re different from themselves, someone they consider a “perfect being”. The most privileges members of society are the heterosexual cisgendered educated wealthy white men, and their views are passed down to members of society who wish to be them, even though the odds are practically a billion to one. This doesn’t mean that said men are the only privileged people in our society, as although white women specifically do definitely have prejudices towards them, it isn’t as outward as it is towards racial minorities and the LGBT community. Women and black people have more deep rooted and systemic prejudices towards them, but black people are so much more likely to be a victim of a hate crime or be failed by the system. This country was founded by straight white men and it really shows, as it was made specifically for them and now rights for minorities have to be incorporated instead of being there from the beginning. I believe that all people should be treated equally by law and by other citizens., as we as citizens all want what is best and prejudice isn’t going to help anybody achieve that. ]]> 2020-12-02 02:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978424701 Derrick M, Melbourne, Australia https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978425550 There are populations within Australia that are treated less fairly than others, for example Muslims, Asians, Indigenous Australian people and Torres Strait Islanders. Recent action has dictated that Indigenous people are treated more fairly (given allowances), but are at large still subject to wide scale police brutality, perpetrated by white policemen. Individuals in the LGBTIAQ+ community are also marginalised and under represented within the parliament and general public. This is due to the false narrative of white cishet superiority, which discriminates against others in an unjust manner.

I think that Asian individuals, particularly Chinese people, can be met with hostility due to the tense interactions between Canberra and Beijing, as well as the Coronavirus pandemic. Asian people are seen as alright to make jokes about, despite it being socially taboo to make the same comments about POCs (not that Australia really has any). Women are undervalued and subjected to a glass ceiling in the workplace; this is further exacerbated by any non-mainstream (Christian and white) religious beliefs and races, which may dissuade employers from employing these people.

I think that these people should be treated fairly - the same as everyone else - and that there should be no cultural or religious stigmatism in this country. The fact that Melbourne is often called a melting pot of cultures is indicative of the inclusivity that needs to take ahold. ]]> 2020-12-02 02:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978425550 AYISHA HASNA E ,KERALA, INDIA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978509070
Of course, there are so much people in India too who are denied of opportunities, experiences and are underprivileged. In India, the distinct social institution of caste system is the prominent form that shows discrimination towards underprivileged or lower caste. People often face discrimination and exclusion on the basis of their gender, religion, ethnicity and disability. Caste system is characterised by social inequality and social stratification. According to this, people in a society are ranked in a hierarchy. The privileges naturally support this system and underprivileges oppose and challenge it.

Since few years, in India, the minorities such as Muslims, Dalits etc were facing severe form of inequality. They couldn't get equal opportunities even in education, health, access to various resources like others. They are treated unfairly. Even they couldn't show their oppression against this unfair system. In 2019, Government of India passed Constitution Amendment Act which amend citizenship towards the illegal migrants from 6 minority religions. And those who were oppressed against this Act and conducted strikes were suppressed and arrested by Government. We have to grow more for a perfect and fair society where every individual treated equally.

]]> 2020-12-02 03:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978509070 Diana Diep, Boston, USA ddiep2 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978585223 In the US, one of the biggest points of contention is the inequality, inequity, and injustice that marginalized groups of people encounter every day. Despite the US being immensely diverse, there are still groups with fewer rights/who are treated less fairly than others. The way people are treated depends on their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, education, and many, many other things. But some factors way heavier than others.

There are undeniably populations that are inherently "advantaged" and "privileged." These people fit the status quo; they have the looks, the money, and the opportunities. Of course, there are outliers, but for the most part, it is commonly argued that white people have the most privilege out of any group in the US. Rarely are they afraid of being discriminated against for the color of their skin. But that cannot be said for other groups.

When I think of extremely marginalized populations in the US, I mainly think of Black people, Muslims, and gay people. The system has been built against these people, and it is still clear today. For example, anti-Muslim attacks were prevalent after 9/11. This made it harder for them to practice their religion, and prompted immense prejudice from Americans. Secondly, Blacks have been struggling to reclaim their lives in the US, as the history of slavery and segregation still plagues our country. Many Americans often disregard the magnitude of the slavery and mistreatment, thus exacerbating the systemic struggles and misunderstanding of the Black community. In regards to the LGBTQ+ community, it was only in recent years that more was done for them. But hate crimes are still there. Discrimination is still there. And the fight for their freedom is still there.

Notice how all of the groups that I had mentioned above have a long history of discrimination in the US. This hatred arrived and never left. Although there have been new laws and accommodations put in place, they do not prevent microaggressions. I don't think that marginalized populations should be settling for microaggressions. We should be treated with the respect and gentleness that the world loves to hand to white people. We deserve the same opportunities. The same freedom. The same respect. ]]> 2020-12-02 04:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978585223 thanh s, boston, usa https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978635248 There are, without a doubt, populations in the United States that don't have the same rights and opportunities as others. These populations include people of color, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ+, certain religious groups like Muslims, and women in general. These groups are discriminated against in every aspect of their life (i.e. in the workplace, in public, on television, etc).

For example, same-🤬 marriage wasn't legalized until 2015, and now, in 2020, it is still debated on. People from the LGBT community also face a lot of discrimination, especially through some heavily religious groups, hate groups, jobs that refuse to accept them due to their sexuality or gender identity, and in military (transgender people were banned from serving in the military since 2019). Another example is that black women have been continuously denied proper medical aid and are mistreated in hospitals, with doctors claiming that they don't feel as much pain and therefore prescribe the wrong dosages.

The population in this country that is privileged is the cisgender, heterosexual, white male. This country was built on the backs of enslaved people and other minorities and benefitted white men from the very beginning of its founding. This group of people can face difficulties in their life, but it will never be due to their race, gender, or sexuality.

I think that everyone should be treated equally (obviously). It's disappointing to see all of these groups of people being mistreated and hate crimed and yet there are still so many people denying the existence of these things such as racial inequality or sexism. I think in order to stop the polarization of the privileged and the unpriviledged, we must first all learn and acknowledge the existence of these inequalities, have empathy for everyone and their different circumstances, and accept everyone's differences.

]]> 2020-12-02 05:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978635248 Tia Hashem, Boston, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978679773 In the United States there are definitely populations that are treated less fairly than others and have a lack of privilege. This includes women, people of color, certain religious groups, the LGBTQIA + community, and people on the spectrum or with disabilities. We still live in a white male dominant society.

Women constantly still have to worry about their sexual reproductive rights such as their right to an abortion. People of color experience racism on a day to day basis like police brutality and discrimination in the work place. The LGBTQIA + community only just got marriage legalized for them in 2015 and still have to worry about their right being taken away right now, while straight people don't have this worry. Religious group such as Jews and Muslims still undergo anti-semitism and islamophobia, which there has been a rise in recently. All of these groups face oppression and are unfortunately mistreated in the U.S.

I think that no matter who you are, we all should be treated equally. It is definitely disgusting and disappointing to see how much hate people have in their hearts to treat someone differently based on how they were born. At the end of the day, we are all human and deserve equality and respect.]]> 2020-12-02 05:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978679773 Jasmine L, Boston, MA, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978747872 There are definitely populations in the United States that have fewer rights or are treated less fairly than others, including racial minorities like Black, Latino/a/x, Asian, and Indigenous peoples, religious minorities like Muslims and Jewish people, as well as women, the LGBTQ+ community, and disabled people. Intersectionality, or how someone’s social categorizations like race, class, or gender create overlapping systems of disadvantage, also contributes to how people are treated and how much privilege they have. For example a white woman would have more advantages than a Black woman, even though they are both women and face disadvantages because of their gender, the Black woman will face greater disadvantage in America because of her race in addition to her gender. White, Christian, cisgender, heterosexual, and non-disabled men continue to have the most privilege. Another example of intersectionality’s presence in America is that the wage gap between genders intensifies for most women of color. For example, for every $1.00 a white man makes in America, on average a white woman makes $0.79 of that dollar, while a Hispanic or Latino woman makes $0.54 of that dollar (U.S. Census Bureau). I don’t think any population should have fewer rights because of any social categorization like race or gender, and we should all have equal rights. But I also think that everyone needs to be treated equitably, because there are many systems in place where equal treatment would not be enough to guarantee actual just and fair treatment.

]]> 2020-12-02 06:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978747872 Emily H, Boston, MA, USA ehuang51 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978860934 In the U.S, there are most certainly populations that are treated less fairly than others. Race, religion, gender, and disabilities come into play when I think about advantaged or disadvantaged. When I think about the most advantaged group of people in society, it would be white males. Often times, they are the people in power (government, top 10%, or households).

The United States has a long history of racism and colonizing. That hatred towards new immigrants, people of color, and religion still is prevalent today. We see people of color today facing discrimination and lacking resources to get them to a more equitable place as everyone else. Then we see indigenous people losing their own lands from Americans who place policies that disadvantage them and displace them. These groups of people are underprivileged and face the most damage from the actions people with power are doing.

Although we say we are a country of freedom and everyone can practice any religion they wish, muslims are the most disadvantaged group of people just because international affairs and the connection to terrorism. They are poorly mistreated because people grouped them based on certain incidents. They are also a lot of disrespect to the religion when dress code is implemented or food availability.

Genders and sexuality are such sensitive topics because people are used to the standard heterosexual relationship and being cisgender. Females are losing their rights to their own bodies. LGBTQ+ are unaccepted and conversion therapy exists. The system disrespects this population. There are actual written laws that forbid them from their rights.]]> 2020-12-02 07:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978860934 Hailey M, Boston, MA, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978979194 White Anglo-Saxon protestants(WASPs) are at the top of the United States. These people are treated the best. White people in general are at the top of society but there are some other factors that will make them lower. Being a woman, part of the LGBT+ community or being a religious minority will bring down your status in the United States even if the individual is white. Other races are automatically at a disadvantage but one in particular is the most disadvantaged.

The most disadvantaged group of people in the Unites states is black people. There is a lot of racism ingrained into the United States's culture which keeps black people at the bottom. Black people are killed by the police and the police are not held accountable. Black women are at more of a disadvantage because the US is a patriarchal society so women are at the bottom. There could be other factors that could make these people even more disadvantaged than they already are. People could be non-white and part of the LGBT+ community/disabled/poor/etc. and that would put them at a double/triple/etc. disadvantage.

I think that people should be treated fairly. I think that everyone should have equal access to medical/educational resources. In the US your place in society determines your access to resources such as food and education. I think that the people who are disadvantaged need to be uplifted and given more assistance so that they have the same opportunities as privileged people. ]]> 2020-12-02 08:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/978979194 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/979143945 Mamta Kanti Kumar -India
Historically in India the marginalization of certain segment of the population has always been there because of the caste system which classified people by their occupation and status. The caste system shows a fundamental discrimination in economic, social and civil spheres of human life.

These marginalized group have been historically deprived access and entitlements not only to economic rights but also to social needs such as education, health and housing. The ‘Dalits’ remain disadvantaged across many social indicators.

Measures to improve their position in the society is taking place through reservations in government posts, higher education, general economic programme. Scholarships, bursaries, subsidized tuition fees have helped in significant measures but we have a long way to go.

]]> 2020-12-02 10:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/979143945 Olivia T, Boston, MA, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/979676831 In the US many people are not treated fairly or equally. Racial minorities such as black, asian, latino, and indigenous people are not treated fairly. Members of these groups have experienced oppression and discrimination through out the history of the US and still face many problems today. Many religious groups also face discrimination in the US even though we have freedom of religion, religious groups still face discrimination based solely on their religion. Other groups such as LBGTQ+, disabled people, women, and immigrants experience discrimination as well. In the US white heterosexual males are the most privileged in our society. White privilege is a part of American society that can not be ignored. Historically white people in America have not been faced with discrimination and oppression in the ways that many others have. Today white priveledge still reins true.
Populations in the US that who are disadvantaged or lack privilege are not treated with fairness or respect in Americas society today and they deserve to be respected and treated equally. ]]> 2020-12-02 13:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/979676831 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/980186181 Daibelys U. Ramón Santana, SPM, Dominican Republic.

-In the Dominican Republic racism is not a subject of controversy , it doesn't matter the skin color, since we all have the same blood; But all this changes when it comes to Haitians.
It doesn't matter that they're not of Haitian nationality, it is enough to just have Haitian parents.
These people are subjected to insults and exploitation.
Haitians are disowned and most of the time mocked.
They don't have right to step on their homeland, because is considered a crime from their part.

Gender identity is a taboo and talking about it's like sign a direct passage to hatred ,and as a consequence, make way for rumors.
It's also hard to be the way you naturally are or refuse to comply with certain gender norms that society sets. By expressing yourself you only earn hatred and repudiation.
I don't know if it compares to the problems of other countries with respect to the issue, but I think it's something that is hurting my homeland , the Dominican Republic, from within.]]> 2020-12-02 15:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/980186181 Saul H, Boston, MA, USA https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/981623237 While at a very basic and technical level, under law, all US citizens should be treated fairly, this is often not the case for many minorities. Minorities in race, religion, and the LGBTQ+ community are often discriminated against and are not treated fairly by those with more power than them. Throughout US history, racial minorities such as african-americans, native americans, and all immigrants have been given less rights and have been discriminated against. Even today, this is still a huge problem in our country, shown with police brutality, reservations, and deportations. As for religion, many people in the US take it upon themselves to act against others who are of different faith than them. In the LGBTQ+ community, there is a lack of acceptance in our society of people with different sexualities than us. Before 2015, when the US supreme court ruled in favor of same-🤬 marriage, many states in the US had ruled it as illegal. Even gender discrimination is still an issue, with women in the US often losing rights they should have, such as abortion.The most advantaged group in the US is white, Christian, heterosexual males because not only do people in this group have the most rights, but they are also the least discriminated-against group. I think everyone should be treated equally. Everyone should have equal rights and equal access to the resources available in the US. No matter who you are, it is vital that you are treated with fairness.]]> 2020-12-02 20:26:14 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/981623237 Paarth A, India, Gurgaon https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/982682160 Caste system and discrimination on the basis of class and caste is an unfortunate part of India’s past. It has origins from ancient India and became more dominant during the British rule (the 1700s to 1947). According to this system, certain communities were supposed to practice specific occupations and marry within their own community. This created a separation in society, and gave rise to ‘Dalits’ or ‘the untouchables’, who were treated unfairly and often violently because they were born into a ‘marginalised’ family, leading to large human right violations.

The Constitution of independent India, which came into effect in 1950, abolished untouchability in all its forms and introduced various measures to accelerate the integration of the former-marginalised communities into society, these included reservations in the legislature, government posts, universities, etc. They were recognized as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes, on the basis of their history in British India. After all these years, instances of caste or class-based discrimination have reduced significantly. Increased education and understanding of the past have led to this, and the situation will only get better as education levels rise.

]]> 2020-12-03 06:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/982682160 Saeed Abed , Lebanon https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/987228525 Lebanon's population is consisted of Palestinians,Syrians, and Lebanese , And some other minorities .
and there is a great amount of racism in Lebanon . Ofcourse, Lebanese people have all the rights except 24/7 electricity and water supplying and women rights . However, Palestinian and syrian people don't have all the rights. they don't have any sort of civil rights, they cant register a home in their names,they live in what so called "refugees camps" which are surrounded with Lebanese army like birds cage.Also a Palestinian or Syrian adult who finishes his studies in whatever university cant work in government .Moreover they cant get free health care form Lebanese government . Any kind of disaster aids funded by the government would ever go to a non- Lebanese . In my opinion refugees should be treated properly especially Palestinians who are living on Lebanese land for more than 80 years.]]> 2020-12-04 12:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/987228525 Paing Chan Thar, Pathein, Ayeyarwady, Myanmar paingchanthar16 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/988146301
In Myanmar, there are 135 ethnic groups officially. So there are many religions, languages and etc. There are Buddhism, Christian, Muslim and many others. In the past, we had many religious wars among the extreme religions. After we’ve passed through these times, we are living peacefully and there are no fights among the religions. There is the pagoda (the sacred status of Buddhism), the church (A building for public Christian worship) and the mosque (the traditional Muslim place of worship) in the center of the city, Yangon. Every child in our country has the right to study. The governments also provide the fund for the betterment of public schools cuz almost everyone attends the public schools.

We are also treated very equally. Although there are some regions where the people are disadvantaged. Now, anyone can worship any religion. Everyone respects each other whether he or she is LGBTQ+ or not. But there are some difficulties in marrying two different religions. Now we are leading the developed country and I hope the new generations including me will get equal rights in the future.

]]> 2020-12-04 16:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/988146301 Arpita S, India, West Bengal arpita1835 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/988249375 In India, all societies have some
kind of social inequalities . In most societies,
occupations are passed on from one
generation to another. Members of the same caste group were
supposed to form a social community
that practiced the same or similar
occupation, married within the caste
group and did not eat with members
from other caste groups. This was taking the lower caste people away from their basic rights.
Caste system was based on exclusion
of and discrimination against the
‘outcaste’ groups. They were subjected
to the inhuman practice of untouchability. This prevented them from getting out of that system.

But partly due to the great efforts made by the Indian freedom fighters and socio-economic changes,
castes and caste system in modern India
have undergone great changes. With
economic development, large scale
URBANISATION, growth of literacy and
education, OCCUPATIONAL MOBILITY and
, the old notions
of CASTE HIERARCHY are breaking down. The
Constitution of India prohibited any
caste-based discrimination and laid the
foundations of policies to reverse the
injustices of the caste system.

]]> 2020-12-04 16:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/988249375 Nayeli Quiles, Boston, MA, USA nquiles4 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/992621764 Here in the united states there are many marginalized groups that are discriminated against or disadvantage due to their skin color, religion, sexual orientation or immigration status. There is a perception of whiteness that puts individuals at a societal advantage because they are not hindered in their livelyhoods due the color of their skin. African Americans throughout history have needed to fight for the basic rights that should be granted to any individuals. In the 21st century they are still fighting against systems that opress them like violent polic brutality and the prison industrial complex. Alongside them latin immigrants are fighting for their right to a better life and opportunity for their children, but they are treated mercilessly at the border or at detention camps. Members of the LGBTQ+ community are also discrimnated against and have higher rates of suicide and depression in their respective age groups due to strict societal norms sometimes enforced by family or friends.

In order to have a world where all human rights are protected, the hardships of minorities and those opressed by society at-large must first be observed so we can improve upon specfic areas. ]]> 2020-12-07 02:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/992621764 Bivushi T, Nepal,Pokhara https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/996838515 In Nepal, there are 126 caste/ethnic groups as reported in the census 2011 and 123 languages are spoken as mother tongue according to the census 2011 A.D. (2068 B.S.). 10 different religions are in practice here in Nepal.In the past,Nepal was a Hindu Nation but now according to the Constitution Of Nepal 2015, which was promulgated on September 20 , 2015 there is freedom of religion in Nepal.Hence all the populations of all religions are treated equally as Nepal is a Secular State.

However, Reservation is one of the tools of inclusive policy adopted here in Nepal ,which is mainly focused on increasing participation through employment, of marginalized people in government and related services as well as in education system of the country .But in my opinion, that Reservation affects the merit based selection and it also helps in preserving the discrimination because state itself, through reservation, recognize people with separate status. ]]> 2020-12-08 03:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/996838515 Jagna B. Malopolska. Poland jagnabiesiada https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/999816826 In my country, all populations have the same rights. People of a diffrent color skin or nationality have the same rights as people who are native on my country. The only thing I don't like are the stereotypes that some people follow.

Poland is a very biting country and LGBT+ people are treated a bit worse. Only the young generation begin to support and respect them. The media also stopped blurring their existence.

In my opinion, in a few years' time, with the arrival of the younger generation, everyone will be treated equally.]]> 2020-12-08 19:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/999816826 Faruk S., Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/1034771918 As everywhere, there are populations within my country that are unfortunately treated poorly. Whether that is justified is something everyone should decide for themselves (in my opinion it is not justified).
Right now the most poorly treated segment of the population are the immigrants. There are many of them here in Bosnia & Herzegovina, and they are not taken care of properly. In the northern and eastern part of the country they have their own temporary camps which are not suited for the coming winter at all. They live in thin tents, with no hygiene, proper housing or beds.
As such, they are often forced to resort to criminal activities to survive and people blame them. Of course, theft is always theft, but these people steal and rob because they literally have to.
And with most countries surrounding Bosnia & Herzegovina having quite a closed and somewhat hostile approach to them, many of them are staying here for a while.
As such I believe it only makes sense if they are properly taken care of (seeing that they were promised housing and, of course, it's a few months late).]]> 2020-12-20 22:02:17 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/1034771918 Maia Dooley, Boston, USA mdooley22 https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/1056178243 The United States has an abundance of people that are treated as less due to aspects of their personhood. For a country that preaches about freedom and equality, we need to do more to change this and make our society a more inclusive place for all.

Some of the groups in the US that automatically come to mind as lacking privilege are people of color and of non-white heritage, members of LGBTQ+, specific religious organizations like Muslims, women and people with disabilities. The most privileged population is that of the white man although white people in general are offered numerous societal advantages. Our society was built around the white man and although steps are being taken to change that, it is steal very real in our present day society. The groups that lack privilege such as African Americans often fear for their lives when faced with our very own law enforcement even today not even to mention their long history with racism in our society. Members of the LGBTQ+ community are often met with ridicule and even violence when they do so much as be themselves. Members of religious organizations, especially Muslims are met with efforts to put them down and waver their faith with the most common example being the blatant disregard for their cultural practices and traditions such as their head wrap and using stereotypes to bring them down. These are only some examples of oppression in the US.

It is obvious to me that these populations are treated unfairly and this needs to change seeing as their basic human rights are tried just for belonging or identifying with a certain group. The system that favors white males over all else is an obselete idea that should have been changes before it began. Although I think their are many efforts to change our society such as talking about these problems openly and through the media, we still have a long way to go before we can truly call our country the land of the free and brag about our equality. ]]> 2021-01-05 16:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/freemanjud/hkl7gn6n29efhrxu/wish/1056178243