Discrimination Among Native Americans

In today’s modern day we see how people can experience discrimination based on race. These statements or actions can sometimes ruin a person’s life or worse, it can lead to a cause of death. We see discrimination everywhere, it’s similar to that of a mosquito bite, something you may encounter everywhere and may be very bothersome. When the term Hispanics or Central American crosses an individual’s mind, the first initial thought is “illegal immigrant” or “Mexican”. Hispanics are assumed to be uneducated, lazy and are highly associated with nefarious activities. Therefore, only being able to obtain jobs as maids, gardeners, caregivers and street vendors, because the media and films have stereotyped them as such group. Hispanics are stereotyped in such …show more content…
Discrimination began when the United States won the Mexican-American War in the mid 1800’s. Since then Hispanics have been dealing with deportation, discrimination and prejudice. As a result this matter has only worsen and doesn't seem like it will be excelling any time soon. Hispanics don't have equal rights in their workplace or in school. Everyday is a constant trial validate themselves in the eyes of the individuals who lack faith in them. For example, my friend Danny is an exceptional guy who constantly deals with bias in his school. Danny is currently a freshman at Los Angeles Trade Tech college, and he is a very brilliant individual, but due to him being a minority and Hispanic, the faculty at LATTC have a