The Rodney King Riots were caused by overwhelming racial tensions in the city of Los Angeles. Rodney King was racially discriminated against by the L.A.P.D. when four white cops assaulted him after he refused to pull over. These cops were acquitted, which caused further racial conflict. Minorities were already having problems because they did not receive equal rights or treatment. The beating of Rodney King caused the tensions to intensify to the point of rioting.
In The Bluest Eye there was racism as seen by the class structure of the community. Those with lighter skin were considered better than those with darker skin in every way. They were part of a higher class, often with more money, and more beautiful.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
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