Title
Faculty Mentor
Martin Meraz Garcia
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2018
Department
Chicano Education
Abstract
Despite the Latinx community being misrepresented in mainstream American media, countless Latinx individuals have accomplished prestigious milestones throughout history in America. The stereotypical notions that have formed over the years towards Latina/o’s are both insulting and undermining. Common traits that these stereotypes follow often include the idea that Latinx people are poor, uneducated, violent and unsuccessful. My intent is to discuss self and societal impacts of these stereotypes and to nullify these negative stereotypes toward Latinx individuals by identifying positive traits that outstanding Latinx citizens possess, along with important positive impacts the Latinx community has made in American society. Through compare and contrast analysis, of peer review and scholarly sources logically rational statements are formed to solidify the conclusion stating that Latinx individuals are not what these stereotypes claim.
Recommended Citation
Everard, Jordan, "False Stereotypes" (2018). 2018 Symposium. 33.
https://dc.ewu.edu/scrw_2018/33
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