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In The Money, Junot Diaz says that “When you are a recent immigrant and you've put up Immigrants to the United States often face discrimination and stereotyping that can make them feel targeted and marginalized. Junot Diaz's essay “The Money” vividly illustrates the hardships faced by a poor immigrant family, highlighting not only economic struggles but also social alienation. Many Americans, consciously or unconsciously, treat immigrants unfairly, which perpetuates inequality and discrimination. This essay argues that the treatment of immigrants by some Americans is unjust because it stems from prejudice, misunderstandings, and structural inequalities rather than any real threat or fault of the immigrants themselves. First of all, Diaz emphasizes the feeling of being targeted that many immigrants experience: “When you are a recent immigrant and you've put up with a lot of bullshit because of it, it's easy to feel targeted.” This sense of being unfairly singled out is rooted in stereotypes that associate immigrants with criminality, poverty, or dependency, even when these are gross generalizations and not reflective of individual realities. Such treatment is unjust because it punishes people simply for seeking a better life, rather than on any actual evidence of wrongdoing or threat. Many Americans fail to recognize that immigrants contribute significantly to the economy, culture, and diversity of the country, yet they are often seen through a lens of suspicion and distrust, fueling hostility. Additionally, immigrant families frequently face economic hardships and social exclusion which are often ignored or misunderstood by the wider society. Diaz describes the family’s dire financial situation, sending money back home amid their struggles, showing their resilience and hardworking nature. However, this effort is sometimes met with indifference or disdain by some Americans, furthering a sense of being unwelcome or targeted. For example, the hardships of poverty and t

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In The Money, Junot Diaz says that “When you are a recent immigrant and you've put up Immigrants to the United States often face discrimination and stereotyping that can make them feel targeted and marginalized. Junot Diaz's essay “The Money” vividly illustrates the hardships faced by a poor immigrant family, highlighting not only economic struggles but also social alienation. Many Americans, consciously or unconsciously, treat immigrants unfairly, which perpetuates inequality and discrimination. This essay argues that the treatment of immigrants by some Americans is unjust because it stems from prejudice, misunderstandings, and structural inequalities rather than any real threat or fault of the immigrants themselves. First of all, Diaz emphasizes the feeling of being targeted that many immigrants experience: “When you are a recent immigrant and you've put up with a lot of bullshit because of it, it's easy to feel targeted.” This sense of being unfairly singled out is rooted in stereotypes that associate immigrants with criminality, poverty, or dependency, even when these are gross generalizations and not reflective of individual realities. Such treatment is unjust because it punishes people simply for seeking a better life, rather than on any actual evidence of wrongdoing or threat. Many Americans fail to recognize that immigrants contribute significantly to the economy, culture, and diversity of the country, yet they are often seen through a lens of suspicion and distrust, fueling hostility. Additionally, immigrant families frequently face economic hardships and social exclusion which are often ignored or misunderstood by the wider society. Diaz describes the family’s dire financial situation, sending money back home amid their struggles, showing their resilience and hardworking nature. However, this effort is sometimes met with indifference or disdain by some Americans, furthering a sense of being unwelcome or targeted. For example, the hardships of poverty and t

In The Money, Junot Diaz says that “When you are a recent immigrant and you've put up

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