stereotypes

Poll: 1 out of 3 Americans inaccurately think most Hispanics are undocumented

Poll: 1 out of 3 Americans inaccurately think most Hispanics are undocumented For many non-Latino Americans, the words “Latino” and “illegal immigrant” are one and the same. A new poll finds over 30 percent of non-Hispanics believe a majority (over half) of Hispanics are undocumented.

Stereotypes about Latinos have big impact

Stereotypes about Latinos have big impact A group of academicians on Monday presented a study in which they detail the "robust" impact that stereotypes about Hispanic immigrants have on the integration and lives of those immigrants in the United States.

The viral immigration meme: Did you see the success story?

The viral immigration meme: Did you see the success story? Dubbed "The Immigration Picture That Set Facebook on Fire," a new internet meme is the latest viral hit raising awareness about immigrants and migrant farm workers.

Flaunting Latino clichés in effort to defuse them

Flaunting Latino clichés in effort to defuse them A new ad campaign for the New York International Latino Film Festival makes fun of those clichés with the goal, its organizers say, of attracting attendees while also drawing attention to the blatant stereotyping of Latinos and others in some big budget movies.

Is immigration defining us?

Is immigration defining us? Hollywood producer Moctesuma Esparza says fear and ignorance are creating erroneous stereotypes. Despite the fact that more than 60 percent of U.S. Hispanics are born in this country, it’s hard to dispel the notion that we’re all immigrants – and undocumented.

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