`Strangers Among Us` by Roberto Suro

Latin American heritage and American heritage . Latin Americans are quickly emerging as one of the largest minorities in the United States of America . They have been radically transforming the United States . Suro says that the key to the successful assimilation must be change in attitude by the majority and immigrant population . Immigration remains a controversial subject in the United States because it has led to the generation of racism and xenophobia (Suro , 98 . On the other side there are people who argue that supporting immigration is crucial because the United States must

provide opportunities to other people . Suro explains about the experiences of Latino immigrants in the United States . American culture is considered to be shocking for these immigrants because of drugs , violence , crime and materialism

Evaluation of Evidence

The evidence pointed out by Suro is convincing because it deeply examines and analyzes the state of American society . Americans have been divided bitterly over the process of immigration . One side has called for the enforcement of strict legislation that restricts illegal migration . The opposite side has been campaigning for steps which would legalize immigrants that have overstayed on their visas . Suro provides assessment of how the Latino immigrants encounter difficulties as they try to integrate in American society

Final Evaluation

Suro 's book was written in the year 1999 but still carries relevance in American society . Immigration remains a controversial subject which has divided the American society . Latino immigration continues at a great pace which means that they have tried hard to integrate with American society . The problems of illegal immigration and difficulties in learning English act as barriers for their successful assimilation Latino immigrants have shown incredible diversity in their educational levels , economic status , and employment levels . They are also unique because they also visit their native homes . Latinos...