Examples of Recent Anti-Spanish-Language Hostility and Discrimination Include: a Woman

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Essay

Examples of recent anti-Spanish-language hostility and discrimination include: a woman booted from a Florida United Parcel Service (UPS) store for speaking Spanish; legal South American immigrants, including a child, physically attacked at a Canadian mall for speaking Spanish; and a rich Manhattan lawyer rebuking young workers for speaking Spanish. Drawing on the white racial frame, explain why these incidents are so plentiful.

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Definitions:

Implied Warranty of Habitability

A legal doctrine that requires landlords to maintain residential rental properties in a condition fit for human habitation, even if not explicitly stated in the lease agreement.

Periodic-Tenancy Lease

A lease agreement that automatically renews for a period identical to the initial lease term, such as monthly or yearly, until terminated by either party.

Punitive Damages

Compensation awarded to a plaintiff that goes beyond reimbursement for actual losses and is imposed to punish the defendant and deter such conduct in the future. Also called exemplary damages.

Compensatory Damages

Money awarded to a plaintiff as reimbursement for her or his losses; based on the amount of actual damage or harm to property, lost wages or profits, pain and suffering, medical expenses, disability, etc.