There are many stereotypes that we as “Mexicans” or “Latinos” hear and have to put up with everyday. Us Mexicans are not here to: mow lawns , sells drugs , make tacos , or even be called “beaners”. We are people trying to provide for our loved ones just like anyone else.
Everywhere we go there is a different name for us to be known or called by to inform people who we are. People see us and think “ Mexicans are just here to garden “ , “ Mexicans can jump , because they are used to jumping the border “ , those people do not understand what they go through to get everything their families need .
The three main stereotypes about Mexicans that occur in Rancho Mirage High School are ; only Mexicans play soccer because they are beaners …show more content…
Different races all over the world play soccer just like they would any sport.
Sports do not depend on your race . You should be able to play soccer and not be called “ beaner”. You should be able to do anything you want in general and not be stereotyped. “Mexicans can jump because they are used to jumping the border”. They go to America so they can provide their families with; food in their mouths , a bed to sleep in , and a roof over their heads. Many people do not have to go through this ,while others go through worse and are not judged by what they did or where they came from. We are not saying Mexicans have it harder than anyone else but they sure don’t have it easy as everyone. “Go mow my lawn” . Some may use this as a joke , however not all Mexicans mow lawns .
Its an offensive thing to some of us because yes maybe our father or one of our family members does that for a living. Also, within saying that it make some people ashamed to have a father or any family member that does that type of work ethic. Us as Mexican coming from the Latin race do make fun of each other within ourselves.
But if someone outside of our race starts to say those things we find it bad or
Everywhere we go there is a different name for us to be known or called by to inform people who we are. People see us and think “ Mexicans are just here to garden “ , “ Mexicans can jump , because they are used to jumping the border “ , those people do not understand what they go through to get everything their families need .
The three main stereotypes about Mexicans that occur in Rancho Mirage High School are ; only Mexicans play soccer because they are beaners …show more content…
Different races all over the world play soccer just like they would any sport.
Sports do not depend on your race . You should be able to play soccer and not be called “ beaner”. You should be able to do anything you want in general and not be stereotyped. “Mexicans can jump because they are used to jumping the border”. They go to America so they can provide their families with; food in their mouths , a bed to sleep in , and a roof over their heads. Many people do not have to go through this ,while others go through worse and are not judged by what they did or where they came from. We are not saying Mexicans have it harder than anyone else but they sure don’t have it easy as everyone. “Go mow my lawn” . Some may use this as a joke , however not all Mexicans mow lawns .
Its an offensive thing to some of us because yes maybe our father or one of our family members does that for a living. Also, within saying that it make some people ashamed to have a father or any family member that does that type of work ethic. Us as Mexican coming from the Latin race do make fun of each other within ourselves.
But if someone outside of our race starts to say those things we find it bad or