In "Fashionable Anti-Amercanism," Dominic Hilton considers the villainous identity America has taken on by foreign countries. He discusses whether these countries are legitimately angry, or if they have a Freudian complex involving the fear to look look at themselves cynically and discontinue the blame towards America. There is strong focus on anti-Americanism being seen as fashionable and uneducated. Hilton questions whether it would matter what America did, because the discrimination would most likely continue. He uses examples, and quotes to demonstrate the irony of foreigners lack of condolence towards America.
When he was asked whether he would favor the prohibition of the bilingual ballot, he simply stated, “Of course not.” Wills’ continues in the next section stating that our national identity and our federal laws are being weakened by immigration that is influenced by these bilingual ballots. He also uses this anecdote in the fourth section by showing how our laws are weakening. That these illegal immigrants are able to ask for bilingual ballots because the law is weakening and they are able to immigrate into the country in illegal ways without knowing how to speak English or know anything about our politics. Although the chief rhetorical aim of the article appears to be to inform Americans rather than persuade them as to why the bilingual ballot should be prohibited, why is Will not taking up a more serious tone if he felt so strongly about the
People across the world come here in hopes of the “American Dream” and for some, it does happen, but at what cost? How many come in hopes of finding a better life but just realize that to find a better life they must leave behind culture and previous ways of life. They realize that although they come here to be accepted, they’re isolated and in some cases looked down upon by the natives, in this case Americans. Immigration has always been an issue to some natives, viewing immigrants as people who take and ruin their turf, rather than just trying to share it. In “The House on Mango Street” the author, Sandra Cisneros, really shows us all the troubles an immigrant faces like isolation and the struggle of assimilation.
In the text, according to Wolfram: “the speech of a socially subordinate group will always be interpreted as inadequate by comparison with the socially dominant group.” This is a great example of what is happening to Puerto Ricans. North Americans imply this idea with how Puerto Ricans use English and that we could never use it as they do. Also, the test for college, the College Board, is appropriated to us because the tests are made for second language speakers. I guess we are
Along with the use of comedy as a means of critique, Fey also incorporates humor as a tool to downplay the serious aspect of her topic and as a way of keeping the attention of her audience. Fey incorporates humor throughout her entire narrative in order to critique the patriarchal society that she finds herself surrounded by. Fey’s use of humor is made up of sarcasm and does a good job at making her harder to refute. “The only person I can think of who has escaped the ‘crazy’ moniker is Betty White, which, obviously, is because people still want to have sex with her” (Fey p.3). Fey makes choses to talk about the way women are treated in the entertainment industry with a joke on Betty White, which targets both sexism and ageism, which Fey repeatedly addresses, but with a softer approach through the use of humor.
To find a solution to this controversy we must look at what people say about Native Americans, and we must listen to what Native Americans take it as offensive or as a compliment. To support these claims , Barbara uses what typical Americans have to say about the controversy and what they claim to think about the situation and whether it is right or wrong. Then shows what Native Americans have to say about the topic by replying to the exact statement the American made about their status on Native American culture and how it is used in athletic sports. In these replys from Native Americans one said "We don't feel honored by this symbolism, we experience it as no less than a mockery of our culture. Honored, and mockery, these are a couple of words used that comes to mind to Native Americans when a heated discussion arises.
PERSEPOLIS: HOW SATRAPI CHALLENGES IRANIAN FUNDAMENTALISM When we Americans hear the word “Iran” or “Middle East,” what is the first thing that comes to our minds? Do we have positive perceptions of the country and its people or do we have negative perceptions? These are questions that Satrapi certainly challenges in her book, “The Complete Persepolis.” She narrates her autobiography throughout the Iran and Iraq war by utilizing graphic animation, and she helps Americans explore the real lives of Iranian citizens as opposed to the brutal Iranian dictators and fundamentalists. Americans’ ignorance of the history and culture of Iran give the impression that Iran is an “axis of evil or a perceived enemy of the United States.” In the introduction, Marjane Satrapi discusses the reasoning behind why she wrote the book. She says that since 1979, Iran “has been discussed mostly in connection with fundamentalism, fanaticism, and terrorism.” The reasons behind these negative connotations are probably based on how Iran is portrayed in the media and the genuine and important facts about the citizens are not exposed.
Wouldn’t that be much more jolly?” (Rama Rau 114). The head mistress’s condescending tone creates tension because it makes the reader feel uncomfortable for the characters. Rama Rau puts this experience in the beginning of the story to set up the tension the reader will feel through out the story. Premila’s mom expresses, “You’re to small to have them. You won’t have them in donkey’s years” (Rama Rau 116).
Wong doesn’t want people to think that she thought of as mad, as talking gibberish. However when she spoke english with other people, many people are impress with her and they encourage her with praises. Elizabeth Wong wants to be an american girl rather than a chinese girl because she hated her own heritage. Her dislike toward chinese language strongly showed throughout the article. She clearly states that language sounded chaotic and unbeautiful.
Not lazy like American people.”’(Tan, 91) Lindo Jong showed extreme pride in her home country while shining a stereotypically negative light on Americans. Little did she know that her deceptive daughter was interested in learning more about “torture” than “Chinese.” Lindo’s nationalistic behavior showed her slight disapproval of Americans and caused Waverly to question her engagement to Rich. Lindo’s tendency to over-encourage her daughter to work harder resulted to Waverly’s constant longing for her mother’s approval on her life’s major events. Despite the culture difference, the pairs were also in fact mother and daughter. The mothers’ more traditional ways disputed with the daughters’ modernistic ideas.