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Elizabeth Herrera CCAS 10B Reading Response #2 The reading, “Racial and Structure Discrimination toward the Children of Indigenous Mexican Immigrants” by Daina Sanchez, shares the many troubles of indigenous Oaxacan immigrants living in Los Angeles. Sanchez shares the many difficulties that some immigrants children struggle with around their neighborhoods or in school. I can connect certain situations to my own experiences due to the community and area I live. Some examples Sanchez shares are gang violence, cultural beliefs, low income, and discrimination. For Solagueno youth, growing up in inner-city neighborhoods may make them subject to poor schooling and expose youth to gang violence (Sanchez, 2018). I grew up in South Central, Los Angles known for gang violence. I understand Guillermo's point of view on having to deal with school lockdowns, shootings around the neighborhood or school, the lack of educational support, etc. My school was mostly Hispanic and African American. There were some kids that were immigrants and just talked in pure Spanish. I was friends with them and they would always explain to me their struggle of them being afraid to be deported and not being able to speak flute English. On the weekends, there was a local Swap Meet (small plaza) where many locals where come to dance, do some shopping or get a snack. Playing in the village-based band, performing traditional dances, or attending patron saint festivities facilitate Solagueno youth social integration into the U.S. by fostering a strong sense of ethnic pride in spite of discrimination from some members of the mestizo Latino population. Furthermore, participating in Solaga’s village-based band allows youth to have an “escape” from their everyday lives (Sanchez, 2018). I remember having small festivals or traditional danzas (dances) in the plaza and it would just show pride of where we came from. Where all the locals would come together, and even my family member where come to meet up.

Elizabeth Herrera CCAS 10B Now coming to UCLA, was a whole different cultural shock for me. Coming from a Hispanic/Latinx/African American community to a whole different diversity. Mateo’s high school had a predominantly white student body. As a student at St.Charles, Mateo noticed differences between him and his peer, particularly in terms of their upbringing (Sanchez, 2018). I can relate to this because it was a different environment, where many of my friends now have nice cars or fancy items. Where to me my parents have to work really hard to be able to pay bills and have some money for me or my siblings. Where now we all have different cultures and religious beliefs. Sometimes I would try to find organizations or clubs for the Hispanic/Latinx community to feel more at home. This reading is connected to current events because immigration is still one of the biggest issues here in the U.S. Where many immigrants from Mexico are still trying to cross the border for a better education, jobs, and opportunities. Now there is border patrol which makes it hard to cross the border. As well, as some immigrants that are here in the U.S. trying to pursue their careers and education. Some are afraid to apply for food stamps, health insurance or seek help due to being afraid of being deported. Immigrants become targets and victims of discrimination due to their indigenous language and lack of proficiency in English.

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