Environmental Racism Is a Form of Discrimination Against Minority Groups

question 104

Essay

Environmental racism is a form of discrimination against minority groups and people from poor countries who are subjected to a disproportionate share of environmental hazards and polluting industries. Utilizing examples from your text and personal experiences, discuss this phenomenon and propose ways that it can be minimized or eliminated.

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Definitions:

Nonshared Environment

The unique environmental factors not shared between family members that contribute to individual differences in development and personality.

Sigmund Freud

Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theory of personality and therapeutic technique that attributes thoughts and actions to unconscious motives and conflicts.

Twenty-First Century

The current century, spanning from January 1, 2001, to December 31, 2100, marked by significant advancements in technology, global communication, and cultural exchanges.