Question

Do you see any similarities between how the Japanese Americans were treated then and how other ethnic groups are treated today in America?

Answer 1

Connections can be drawn by the aggressive views against the Japanese after WWII and the stereotypes of Muslim Americans after the attacks of 9/11. Because of these events of war and terrorism, the public’s view of these ethic groups have been put in a stereotypically negative light. Japanese Americans were publicly dismissed by propaganda and Muslim Americans today are facing similar stereotypes of aggression.