Yoshino’s Argument

Yoshino’s Argument is a good one. People do not stereotype based on race for the most part, instead they stereotype on traits that can be changed that are commonly associated with those races. This causes a considerable dilemma because it begs the question, is racist or sexist to discriminate based on the choices of people, which reflect the changes that are immutable. Their is no simple answer and cites his reasons well, using his background in law to come up with a half dozen examples where this type of discrimination has been brought to court. Yoshino is very specific that this is discrimination not racism because it is not based on race (or gender) intentionally, but is instead based on tangible visible differences like cornrows or childcare that are associated with them. Thus Yoshino points out that people cover who they are to avoid discrimination which society places upon them. Thus Yoshino’s argument is highly intelligent and well written.