Espada explains thoroughly in his essay the importance of standing up for your right to speak with a native tongue andnot letting English dominate over other languages, such as spanish. Espada says “I have learned that the best way for me to maintain Spanish is to fight for the right to speak spanish” (p 4 lines 16-18) Your languages are your identity and staying connected is essential. Diversity is influential when it comes to bilingualism. Diversity however is not possible if English is forced onto native speakers encouraging them to rid of their alternative languages. Espada’s many ideas of bilingualism show its importance and how it is dealt with in America. As slightly stated before English has been forced upon Spanish speakers making it hard for them to stay connected with Spanish culture. Denying Latinos the
Espada explains thoroughly in his essay the importance of standing up for your right to speak with a native tongue andnot letting English dominate over other languages, such as spanish. Espada says “I have learned that the best way for me to maintain Spanish is to fight for the right to speak spanish” (p 4 lines 16-18) Your languages are your identity and staying connected is essential. Diversity is influential when it comes to bilingualism. Diversity however is not possible if English is forced onto native speakers encouraging them to rid of their alternative languages. Espada’s many ideas of bilingualism show its importance and how it is dealt with in America. As slightly stated before English has been forced upon Spanish speakers making it hard for them to stay connected with Spanish culture. Denying Latinos the