Americanization programs were programs that help immigrants learn US customs and language. Americanization programs target women and children in the Mexican community. Mexican women were targeted through Americanization programs due to their role as mothers and homemakers. As we read in “From out of the shadows” Americanization programs emphasized instructions in civics, language, hygiene and vocational education. They also have programs of religious and social services. On the other hand, in the film “ The Grove Incident” we can see how immigrant students were segregated because the Lemon Grove PTA and Board perceived Mexican women as undedicated to their children and that they didn’t maintain their houses clean. In addition, they said that
