Abstract
"For the Dreamers" reflects the author's experience on a De Colores immersion trip to Casa de Migrantes in Mexico, Tijuana. This was Gomez's first time traveling out of the country, and the experience helped her realize that no human being should be considered “illegal” simply because of man-made barriers. The piece exposes the complex social dynamics that inform the experiences of both immigrants and citizens of the United States. The purpose of the poem is to challenge readers' views on immigration and highlight the role social constructs and stereotypes play in establishing preconceived ideas about immigrants. The author hopes readers will be encouraged to accept and learn from one another, and value diverse cultures and identities.
Recommended Citation
Gomez, Mariajose
(2016)
"For the Dreamers,"
First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience: Vol. 5:
Iss.
1, Article 9.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/fgv/vol5/iss1/9
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