Understanding Immigration and Racial Relations

The speaker expresses surprise at the backlash against immigration, noting that it has caught many by surprise, including political figures. They suggest that prejudice is a factor, particularly against Latinos. The speaker also discusses racial relations, suggesting that black-white relations are more charged than Latino-white relations, attributing this to historical factors and appearance differences.

What has surprised the speaker and public figures like Governor Spitzer and President Bush in recent years?

• The increase in immigration

• The decrease in immigration

• The backlash against immigration

• The support for immigration

According to the speaker, which group is primarily targeted by the prejudice in the immigration backlash?

• Asians

• Latinos

• Europeans

• Africans

What does the speaker suggest about the black-white relationship compared to the Latino-white relationship?

• It is not charged at all

• It is less charged

• It is equally charged

• It is more charged

What does the speaker find difficult to scientifically prove about racial relations?

• That the Latino-white relation is more charged

• That they are improving

• That they are deteriorating

• That the black-white relation is more charged

What does the speaker identify as the primary factor influencing the charged nature of racial relations?

• Geographical factors

• Historical factors

• Political factors

• Economic factors

Besides historical factors, what else does the speaker mention as influencing racial relations?

• Cultural differences

• Language barriers

• Physical appearance differences

• Religious beliefs