Mexicans Into American Communities

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The transition of Mexicans into American communities is full of issues. Many Mexicans do not speak English, and do not try to learn once they’re there. This is due to them living in a closed Mexican community which means they have less exposure to English speaking Americans. The segregation of the Mexican community can create tension between migrants and locals, which in some cases can lead to crime and violence. A large amount of people in America are fluent in Spanish, so the necessity to learn English is not there. However, it is now more common for Spanish to be taught in American schools, which widens the skill set of the younger population and improving potential career opportunities. This does slightly ease the social tension as it enables

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