America - 11.5.15

In my opinion America has some great aspects and it also has some issues. A few of the great aspects to America can be seen in our very own Bill of Rights. Most importantly, freedom of speech. Freedom of speech is one of the most important aspects to America as it has contributed to creating and maintaining our future and past. Without freedom of speech we wouldn't have journalists & photojournalists. [I'm doing my capstone project on Photojournalism] An issue that I see as prevalent in America today is the issue of equality. Equality in the lines of race, sexuality, and sex. Racism and prejudice (also stereotyping) have become prevalent, however I do not see it on a daily basis as my friends and family are not racist. Inequality can be seen all over the place, it has gotten a lot better within the past couple of years as it has become more of a regular thing for people to open up about themselves and talk about if they are homosexual or transgender. Many people, mainly in the south, are against homosexuality as it is seen as a sin in the bible. Another issue that is seen on a daily basis is on the matter of sex. That being between man and woman as women are treated as if they cannot do all the tasks that a man can do, and they are payed less than a man. However, all of these issues are getting worked on and improved on a day to day basis.