"We Are All Suspects Now"

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This paper presents a detailed examination of the way that society labels individuals. The writer explores the events of September 11, 2001 and discusses how that event impacted immigrant families around America. The paper describes how this impact is discussed in the book, "We Are All Suspects Now" by Tram Nguyen. In addition the writer explores the theory of labeling and applies it to the problems arising from the September 11 event. The paper concludes with the writer's response to the book.

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Introduction
To Be Suspect

From the Paper:

"The content of this book affected my way of thinking in a very positive manner. Before I read the book I had a basic understanding of the concept that Middle Eastern immigrants were being profiled and targeted in America. However, this book brings forth two very important points. The first of course is that targeting an individual because of the ethnic group he or she belongs to is not fair. We know this in theory, however, reading about these very innocent families and the things that they have been force to endure makes it even more important to me that the nation begin healing and removing the fears that cause this type of behavior against innocent people."

Sample of Sources Used:

• We Are All Suspects Now: Untold Stories from Immigrant America After 9/11 (Paperback) by Tram Nguyen " Beacon Press (September 15, 2005)

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