Arizona's Cultural Ban

Just like my previous post, the American people tend to ignore the importance of various cultures being brought to America. This is what makes the United States a special place; it is unique because of its diverse population. Arizona has done what many had thought would never happen again: oppress a race. Arizona should lift the ban immediately and allow Mexican-American students to learn about their diaspora and their American culture.

From a international relations standpoint, this can tremendously affect the way foreign countries view the United States. They continue to see people who have no care for their own people. The United States is often involved in other foreign disputes (Iraq and Libya), but we are seen as hypocrites because it seems as if we don't take care of our own. We had made tremendous strides after the civil rights movement, but this is a step backward.

From a social perspective, Mexican-American students will slowly lose their culture and fall into a stereotype.  They will lose their own personal identity within our society. The Chicano will stray further from the Mexican-American.


This ban is nothing more than the destruction of a major culture within America. These people are ruining their opportunities to gain factual American and Mexican history. The great Hispanic historians will not be able to send the message to the newer generations. It is a culture destroyed.




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