Equality

This image is from the CNN politics page. This shows the ideal of equality, whereby all American citizens can marry who they want no matter what their sexual orientation is. I have chosen this image because it is a contemporary example of how America has embraced equality and has made a huge progressive step as the Supreme Court has ruled in same sex marriage nationwide. Therefore the choice of being able to marry whoever you want has bridged the gap of inequality that many people have had to struggle with for such a long period of time. For the rainbow colours to be projected onto such a politically powerful building enhances the significance of the bill being passed on the US. People now have the freedom to love and marry as equally  as a heterosexual couple. Therefore can express their human right of love and marriage without restrictions with the freedom to do so.

On the other hand inequality also exists across America as this image from USA today shows an African - American man who is unarmed being held at gunpoint. Many racial prejudices still exist which has been highlighted in the news of violence and shootings of innocent African-Americans. This questions the ideal of equality as police target African Americans, particularly males and often resort to violence or measures that would not be used on a white suspect. This issue has recently received more media attention particularly since Barack Obama became president. People are being targeted just for the colour of their skin whether they are armed or not these racial prejudices are becoming a serious issue amongst the American police force. Famous cases such as Trayvon Martin only enhance the inequalities regarding racial stereotypes. Hispanics, another minority in America are also targeted and victims of police brutality which contradicts the idea of equality.