Language can either bring people together or divide them by gender, upbringing, or culture. Based on the fact that an individual is male or female, gender plays a role in how well they communicate. Men and women have different views on how to cooperate. Likewise, depending on how a person was raised by their parents, this influence affects them tremendously. Someone’s upbringing determines their future. In addition, it determines whether society views or denounces their intelligence. Our status unfortunately stays with us and will always be at its peak in regards to proper language. In conclusion, people come from a variety of cultures and this can cause a conflict. Simply if a person does not understand a particular culture, a barrier arises.
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Society stereotypes certain cultures such as Spanish. They are being associated with illegal immigrants. Also, they assume Spanish citizens do not speak clear English and therefore are not intelligent. In Manuel Munoz’s article, “Leave Your Name at the Border,” he discusses how powerful someone’s name can be. He also touches on all the stereotypes that come with names. Mr. Munoz states, “Something as simple as saying our names “in English” was our unwittingly complicit gesture of trying to blend in” (82). He mentions being a non-English speaker means being a part of a lower class. Furthermore, he clearly remembers during school events, Spanish names became a time of shame, since teachers pronounced them incorrectly. Bilingual programs exist for children in schools to learn proper English. These children grow up thinking English is the road to greater success. To the Spanish, America held a rich allure that only came from being White. Mr. Munoz also discusses the embarrassment Spanish speakers feel when speaking English in public. Since the English language is dominant, Spanish speakers are hesitant about speaking English in
Society stereotypes certain cultures such as Spanish. They are being associated with illegal immigrants. Also, they assume Spanish citizens do not speak clear English and therefore are not intelligent. In Manuel Munoz’s article, “Leave Your Name at the Border,” he discusses how powerful someone’s name can be. He also touches on all the stereotypes that come with names. Mr. Munoz states, “Something as simple as saying our names “in English” was our unwittingly complicit gesture of trying to blend in” (82). He mentions being a non-English speaker means being a part of a lower class. Furthermore, he clearly remembers during school events, Spanish names became a time of shame, since teachers pronounced them incorrectly. Bilingual programs exist for children in schools to learn proper English. These children grow up thinking English is the road to greater success. To the Spanish, America held a rich allure that only came from being White. Mr. Munoz also discusses the embarrassment Spanish speakers feel when speaking English in public. Since the English language is dominant, Spanish speakers are hesitant about speaking English in