The State of Mexican Americans

The State of Mexican Americans

The rise of nationalism significantly helps fight against racism and other discriminatory vices. Moreover, it promotes the narrative of patriotism, unity, and concern for all residents within a country. The state of Mexican Americans has considerably changed since the rise of nationalism. Before the move, lots of discriminations of Mexican Americans were apparent in the U.S.A, especially in the southern and western states where the population of Mexicans was increasing spontaneously.

Mexicans came to America due to loss of land resulting from domineering land reforms, reformation of agricultural marketplaces, hunger, and poverty that was apparent in Mexico.  At the time, America in the southwest was experiencing labor-intensive farming industry insatiable by both indigenous and Africans workers. Mexican Americans provided cheap labor, and like the African-Americans, they were susceptible to social oppression. Moreover, during the great depression, cases of racism escalated. More Mexicans were incarcerated together with Africans as a form of punishment. Furthermore, even the smallest of offenses were subjected to unimaginable penalties.

History provides references for learning from past realities. However, racism has become a recurring problem, not conclusively addressed. Thus, “The history of this problem should be dealt with in all its concrete and significant manifestations” (Gramsci 1999:695). There exist varied ideologies of conceptions of histories and the necessity to appreciate every point at which every country draws its morality.  Moreover, every thought, at some point, constitutes a reality.

From Simon’s point of view, new institutions promoting science and professionalism proved crucial in developing a suitable mode of governance. Simon (2007) says that “The institutional capacity to be able to access and make use of the best scientific advice in managing social problems was an important form of government prowess” (p.487). Furthermore, the institutions are credited for facilitating not only the provision of better services to citizens but also the spirit of nationalism that is vital in promoting peace and unity.

Such institutions as the legislature, judiciary, universities, and colleges were vital in promoting nationalism in Southern California. Moreover, learning institutions emphasized more as part of their curriculum, the need for unity. They also encouraged working together and refraining from bigotry, especially within the grounds of skin color, nationality, social class, and financial endowment. On the other hand, “At the height of its power in 1970, the California legislature enjoyed expert staff, budgetary resources, and media coverage worthy of national leadership in major industrial countries” (p.487). However, in spite of the increased campaigns against racism, Americans with a foreign nationality still face prejudice and heightened pressure for deportation.

Despite the excellent system of government with a suitable environment for Mexican Americans to thrive, the U.S law tends to consider it an aggravated felony for any immigrant in America without a permit. Moreover, the provision presupposes that immigrants without permission are perceived to be perpetrators of crimes such as international terrorists and drug peddling (Tosh, S., 2019). However, the carceral condition is expected to exist for a long time.

In conclusion, good governance provides an enabling environment for promoting nationalism. Also, appropriate policies are necessary for supporting judicial and social institutions that encourage patriotism, socialization, peace, and unity. Moreover, there exist numerous debates concerning historical events and their significance in shaping the present and the future. Also, a considered analysis of history can provide solutions to current situations and also help prevent some preconceived unwanted occurrences.

References

Antonio, Gramsci. 1999. Selections from the Prison Notebooks. The Study of Philosophy. ElecBook. London.

Simon, Johnson. 2007. The Rise of the Carceral State. Social Research, vol. 74, No. 2. pp 471-508. The Johns Hopkins University Press

Tosh, Sarah. 2019. Drugs, Crime, and aggravated felony deportations: moral panic theory and the legal construction of the “criminal alien.” Critical Criminology, 27.2, pp.329-345