Topic > Anti-Asian Racism - 570

The deep-rooted American racism against Asians led to greater levels of brutality against Japanese soldiers, compared to other enemy soldiers encountered during World War II. Legislation in the United States has demonstrated racism against Asians for decades. Asian immigrants and citizens have opposed these discriminatory rulings, only to receive opposition to their plight. Persistent racial discrimination against the Japanese caused a sense of resentment toward Japanese soldiers in the United States Army. During several campaigns, the American general infantry showed ruthlessness against Japanese warfare. Several mandates enacted in California and Washington devastated the lives of Asian immigrants and citizens. These mandates have affected their ability to work in different industries. This has put a strain on their source of income, making them incapable of self-sufficiency. Additionally, lawmakers have made it difficult to obtain citizenship. The naturalization law is an example of this. The citizenship ban denies the privilege of voting and bringing family members to the United States. To stop Fu...