Immigration has always been a problem in the United States, often presented as harmful and a major threat to American culture. As a result, various anti-immigration policies have been directed against immigrants in order to prevent and preserve the miscegenation of American culture, such as English-only policies. Among the largest minority groups in the United States are Latinos, who currently make up 15% of the U.S. population (Delgado and Stefancic 3). Unfortunately, Latinos have been accused of taking advantage of American benefits and jobs and have been misrepresented as the result of their failure to assimilate into American culture. Latinos are often accused of resisting assimilation, but what has not been recognized is that there are barriers that prevent Latinos from fully assimilating. Among these greatest obstacles is discrimination. Institutional and individual discrimination have prevented many Latinos from feeling a sense of belonging. As a result, Latinos are reluctant to assimilate. Another major element is proximity. Many Latinos are from neighboring countries, which allows for easy communication with their family members as well as their culture. Additionally, it also allows for a steady influx of immigrants who replenish and preserve Latin American cultures and traditions in the United States. Finally, Latino movements work diligently to promote unity among communities with the goal of creating a sense of identity and pride among Latinos, such as the Chicano movement. Compared to other migrant groups, Latinos have had different experiences that have prevented them from fully assimilating into American society. Throughout our history and currently, Latinos continue to face acts of cruelty and...... middle of paper ......Official English 583.Delgado, Richard and Stefancic Jean. “The Latino Group Shape: Who We Are and What Are We About Anyway.” Richard and Jean 3.Feagin, Joe R. “Early American Latinos: White Wealth and Mexican Labor.” Richard and John 67. Hartley, George. “I Am Joaquin: Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales and the Retroactive Construction of Chicanismo. Richard and John 241-242.Johnson, Kevin R. “No Poor Need to Apply.” » Richard and John 98-100. Lopez, Ian F, Haney. “Legal Violence and the Chicano Movement.” Richard and John 308-309.Mendoza, Gustavo Chacon. “Bridge to Whiteness: The Census and Hispanic/Latino Identity.” » Richard and Jean 49.Perea, Juan F. "Buscando America: Why Integration and Equal Protection Fail to Protect Latinos." » Richard and John 601-602. Waters, Mary. “Assimilation and demographic reconstitution”. Richard and John 409-410.