Threat to Society

Society is plagued with fear towards the black man. Many people generalize that all black men are aggressive and that they pose a threat to citizens in the street. In Black Men and Public Space by Brent Staples he is a victim of this stereotype that black men are dangerous. It is very common to hear about black men getting pulled over by police in suburban areas simply because they raise suspicion due to their portrayal in society. Any women walking down a dark street at night will get nervous with a man, regardless of race, walking behind in close range. It’s sad to admit that many are more worried some when that male is black. Unfortunately Black men have been depicted very viciously, but one must not forget that every race has everything. In every race you will find a murderer, a rapist, a burglar etc. Society’s cultural assumptions have made black men seem like the biggest threat, when in reality they are no less dangerous then any other males.