Thursday, December 22, 2005

THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONFERENCE A STUDY OF INSTUTIONAL RACISIM

THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONFERENCE A STUDY OF INSTUTIONAL RACISIM
(Origionally posted at yahoo 360 Entry for August 02, 2005)

Institutional Racism def: Is an unexpected racial proportional divination of a selected population when this selected population is compared with a general population. In the example of the Appalachian Trail Community one would expect approximately one in two members to be non white when compared to the general U.S. Population where the white compared to the non white is approximately more one in two (forty five percent).
It is generally agreed that the racial population of the United States is comprised of approximately forty five percent of non white People, of this same American population approximately fifteen percent of the people are of some African Heritage descent and approximately another fifteen percent of the American population is of some Hispanic descent; these ethnic population porportions would be expected to be found in large population groups. Should there be less or more than fifteen percent of African or Hispanic each for a total of 30 percent it would be assumed that this population group was not randomly chosen, That this would be a selected group by basis of race. In other words it would be an example of Institutional Racism.
Institutional Racism as seen on the Appalachian Trail is overt, that is noticeable. This Racism can statistically be proven as intentional. Racism in a public instatution that receives federal funds and manages public lands is illegal, unlawful, intolerable and unacceptable. To the Trail Communities credit, An often asked question is "why aren't there more minorities present"?
The Appalachian Trail Conference was formed when the federal government required that the individual organizations (hiking clubs) along the Appalachian Trail form as a single unit through which the management of federal properties, public lands and the disbursement of federal funds for the operation, management, and maintainance for the Appalachian Trail could be provided. All the individual organizations of the Appalacian Trail that agreed to be unified as a group in order to receive federal funds provided through the Appalachian Trail Conference, should be reviewed as a single unit to determine whether they are in compliance with Federal Regulations as pertaining to Race Discrimination. Individual clubs belonging to the AT conference That receive federal funds as a unified part of a whole unit should not be allowed to claim individual exemption on the basis that it is a individual unit of the Appalachian Trail Conference and that as a component has only a few compensated people and/or positions.

What is the Appalachian Trail Conference?

The Appalachian Trail Conference self depreciatingly describes itself as “a walk in the woods”. In fact the Appalchian Trail Conference publishes maps, brochures, and books; manages various lodging properties and offices; Coordinates Forestry Service Work Crews, Events, Volunteers, the training of Citizan Patrols among other activities.

Appalachian Trail Community Events The Gathering and Trail Days

The Appalachian Trail Community is composed mostly people from outside the Appalachian Region. The Appalachian Trail Community is a place where regional outsiders can socialize. That is when a person from outside the region procures employment and moves to the region, a person can gain a sense of belonging through association with this community.

Benefits of th AT

Hiking provides an escape from every day boredom. You can escape for a few hours or months to gather Yours thoughts and gain new insights concerning your relationships back at work, home. Or school.. A parent can spend time alone with their children away from the distractions of home. Parents are often seen with a ThiernChildren chatting and bonding. Living out doors gives a person a sense of self confidence, through self reliance. Camping experience often proves of experience during disasters, such as floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, naming a few. In the event of an emergency there is no substitute for having a stove, tent, water purification equipment, and tent stored in your abode; along with the knowledge of their use.
The region along the Appalachian Mountains has a reputation of clannishness. The vast majority of the Appalachian Trail Community are transplants from other regions seeking employment, or business opportunities; finding a social outlet by joining the Appalachian Trail Community. In the White Mountain's it is said that it takes four generations to become a Local.

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For Information About The Appalachian Trail Visit

Center for Appalachian Trail Studies
1800 Brandy Woods Trail SE ~ Conyers, GA 30013
Telephone: 770-679-0633 ~ Fax: 770-679-0633
Monday-Friday, 10am-10pm

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