Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird: An Investigation... remains controversial. nowadays. Racism creates inequalities between different ethnic groups which have implications for the mental well-being of individuals. We must end the culture of racism because it is destructive for all members of society. Racism creates multiple inequalities within society. In this sense, inequality is created when individuals are dehumanized within the justice system characterized by stereotypes and degrading labels. Bob Ewell's degrading testimony: “[he] stood up and pointed at Tom Robinson. “...I saw that black nigger over there rutting on my Mayella!” (Lee, 231), ignores that the goal of the justice system is to give everyone an equal trial. Instead, Mr. Ewell intentionally chooses to state Tom Robinson's race in order to emphasize that Tom is not considered as much human as the white citizens of Maycomb. Mr. Ewell's testimony is a prime example of how characterizing a person by race leads to inequalities under the law. Furthermore, racist prejudice undermines the ability to recognize the decency of people of color, inevitably creating a society in which people of color are seen as having a different standard of morality, thus making them morally inferior. When Tom Robinson testifies, "I felt really sorry for her" (Lee, 264), instead of interpreting Mr. Robinson's righteous concern for Mayella Ewell, who has an abusive father, as a compassionate thought, the room d he predominantly white, racist audience assumes that a colored man pities a white woman. It is evident in the courtroom that racist views neglect objectivity...... middle of paper ......, allegedly attacked Tom, thus showing that racism is persuasive enough to overcome the humanity and generate unconventional and harmful actions. . Additionally, emotional outbursts in which a racist is oblivious to their actions and surroundings cause those who come into contact with them to lose a sense of security. When Calpurnia reveals that “[Helen] had to walk nearly a mile to avoid the Ewells” (Lee, 333), it is evident that Helen's sense of security is being doubted by Bob Ewell. Like many racists, Mr. Ewell's hatred is capable of becoming physically threatening, causing feelings of insecurity when in the presence of psychologically unpredictable xenophobic individuals. Ultimately, it becomes painfully obvious that a plethora of psychological effects on society are direct consequences of racism that undermine the equality of society in its entirety..

Essay / Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird: An Investigation... remains controversial. nowadays. Racism creates inequalities between different ethnic groups which have implications for the mental well-being of individuals. We must end the culture of racism because it is destructive for all members of society. Racism creates multiple inequalities within society. In this sense, inequality is created when individuals are dehumanized within the justice system characterized by stereotypes and degrading labels. Bob Ewell's degrading testimony: “[he] stood up and pointed at Tom Robinson. “...I saw that black nigger over there rutting on my Mayella!” (Lee, 231), ignores that the goal of the justice system is to give everyone an equal trial. Instead, Mr. Ewell intentionally chooses to state Tom Robinson's race in order to emphasize that Tom is not considered as much human as the white citizens of Maycomb. Mr. Ewell's testimony is a prime example of how characterizing a person by race leads to inequalities under the law. Furthermore, racist prejudice undermines the ability to recognize the decency of people of color, inevitably creating a society in which people of color are seen as having a different standard of morality, thus making them morally inferior. When Tom Robinson testifies, "I felt really sorry for her" (Lee, 264), instead of interpreting Mr. Robinson's righteous concern for Mayella Ewell, who has an abusive father, as a compassionate thought, the room d he predominantly white, racist audience assumes that a colored man pities a white woman. It is evident in the courtroom that racist views neglect objectivity...... middle of paper ......, allegedly attacked Tom, thus showing that racism is persuasive enough to overcome the humanity and generate unconventional and harmful actions. . Additionally, emotional outbursts in which a racist is oblivious to their actions and surroundings cause those who come into contact with them to lose a sense of security. When Calpurnia reveals that “[Helen] had to walk nearly a mile to avoid the Ewells” (Lee, 333), it is evident that Helen's sense of security is being doubted by Bob Ewell. Like many racists, Mr. Ewell's hatred is capable of becoming physically threatening, causing feelings of insecurity when in the presence of psychologically unpredictable xenophobic individuals. Ultimately, it becomes painfully obvious that a plethora of psychological effects on society are direct consequences of racism that undermine the equality of society in its entirety..

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