sweat blog

The play Sweat by Lynn Nottage focuses on the lives and experiences of working class americans in an industrialized town while explorering their fiscal and personal issues. The play surround its theme on issues such as economic decline, race, and the impact of industrial changes on communities rather than directly exhibiting nativis and xenophobia.  In the play Tracey and Jason express their resentment towards Oscar who they perceive as someone whos taking away job opportunities by being racist to him and calling him racial slurs. This competition for employment fuels nativist emotions with some characters blaming Oscar who they classify as an immigrant for their economic struggles. Even after Oscar says " I was born here" traccey continues to make his feel like an outsider when she says you wenret actually born here.Tracey also exhibits Xenophobia when her bestfriends Cynthia gets the job that they both applied for and then justifes her unsupportive and prejudice behavior by saying "Don't you ever get sick of your friends" and that by hiring Cynthia over Tracey they get " tax breaks". Nativism and xenophobia can be seen in political speeches and policiesaswell , impacting newcomers, immigrants, and people of color in various ways. Politicians using nativist or xenophobic language can contribute to a hostile environment for immigrants and people of color while fuel discrimination and promoting racial classification. The impact on individuals can be profound, affecting their sense of belonging, safety, and overall well being.Throughout the play nativist or xenophobic behavior can be seen as divisions within communities, fostering an "us vs. them" mentality. This can hinder social cohesion and integration, leading to negative consequences for the community as a whole.


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