Discuss Why Immigrants, Such as Haitians in the Early 1980s

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Essay

Discuss why immigrants, such as Haitians in the early 1980s and Puerto Ricans athe beginning of the 20^th century, became stigmatized with labels such as "diseased" and "debilitated" when they reached the United States.

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Definitions:

Ideological Changes

Shifts in the underlying beliefs, values, and principles that drive political, economic, or social policies and behaviors within a society.

Third Parties

Political parties that compete alongside the two dominant parties in a two-party system, often representing specific or alternative interests.

U.S. Political System

A democratic system of government characterized by a constitution, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, and a two-party system.

Great Depression

A severe worldwide economic downturn that took place during the 1930s, starting in the United States.