Xenophobia

Consistently throughout the current 2016 election, Donald Trump has not defied traditional public relations strategies, but he has also defied social media norms and discourse when discussing issues that he is passionate about. Not only does he attack people on social media, but he also uses personal insults to try to demean his opponents and other famous figures. Trump has consistently been known as the most outspoken candidate throughout this whole election, which is loved by some and…

Recently I watched the FX’s ‘The People v. O.J Simpson’, a set of documentary features detailing ‘the trial of the century’. It was whilst watching this series that the lead defense attorney grabbed my full attention. Robert Shapiro, speaking on the most high profile criminal case in history states, “I’m not worried about the truth, I’m worried about perception”. In a case built on conspiracy and aversion, truth became irrelevant in the eyes of those dictating history. Perception of the events,…

Now, xenophobia, or fear of immigrants, is becoming a huge problem in the United States with the recent influx of Mexican and Hispanic immigrants. These groups are considered the underclass, and this makes it harder for them to create a life for themselves in the…

Ingrid Nin Throughout his campaign for the United States Presidency, President-Elect Donald J. Trump has made a clear stance against immigration. One of his longtime promises that he has made is that America will “Begin working on an impenetrable physical wall on the southern border, on day one. [And] Mexico will pay for the wall” (). Even an interview done with CNN and Trump has him saying that "When Mexico sends its people, they 're not sending their best," he said. "They 're sending people…

Natalie Pleasant Mrs. Powell ENG 1020 31 Oct. 2016 Cannibalism What goes through your mind when you hear cannibalism? Cannibalism is defined as the consumption of flesh of the same species. It does not typically have to do with humans. It is depicted that way because of how the media and other sources portray it. In reality, cannibalism is a natural part of life. For decades, even centuries, humans have went through animal-like periods of time. Explorers and missionaries have encountered many…

the government’s conviction of ‘the common good’, however the resistance to authority is the factor that delineates the importance of being a small part of a teeming civilisation. Children of Men conveys this characteristic of dystopia through the xenophobia that is palpable in society, therefore evidently surrendering…

and safety was waiting on the vast streets filled with skyscrapers and office workers. Safety was there, waiting patiently for the refugees who would get jobs and in turn help the economy. These times have long passed in the wake of the new era of xenophobia and fear that these poor refugees who are struggling to survive and support their families are here to ruthlessly steal our jobs and destroy our country. We are free! We are oblivious. We are born free. We choose to be oblivious. We live a…

of race, and racism, as a ‘scavenger ideology’ stems from the concept that it ‘borrows’ definitions and applications from anything that the ideology can be meaningfully tied to. The concept of ‘race’ draws elements from social constructs such as xenophobia, religious bigotry, nationalism and essentialism; as well as pseudoscientific ‘strains’ of anthropology, biology and eugenics. The basis of a ‘scavenger ideology’ is to be adaptable and versatile by picking up, or abandoning, previous values…

Wilson II, Gutierrez and Chao (2013), in the book titled "Racism, sexism, and the media: Multicultural issues into the new communication age" have raised several significant and critical issues regarding the role of race, gender, media in the society. The authors have argued that since a decade media have framed a stereotyped and false representation of diverse race, genders and cultures . The authors define stereotyping as a concept that is socio-political in American society and needs to be…

a multifaceted perspective. Villavicencio skillfully engages the reader, breaking down barriers and emphasizing the importance of understanding the people we share spaces with. Her open discussion of mental health struggles and her rejection of xenophobia adds a layer of vulnerability, making her narrative relatable. The profound impact she aims for is evident in her statement about self-harm, highlighting the gravity of the issues she tackles. In conclusion, "The Undocumented Americans" is a…