Cultural Trauma

The readings thus far have addressed the issue of cultural trauma, the passing on of trauma from one generation to another, and the conflicts that arise due to adolescents’ immigration experiences. The PowerPoint for this week discusses the effects of immigration on the defining characteristics of the Latino culture. It touches on drastic relationship changes, disruption of connection with support networks, prolonged and adverse financial changes, severe discrimination and rejection, parents’ own psychological distress, and compromised caregiving effectiveness. The family members in The Distance Between Us exhibit some of these effects. Our communities may exhibit those effects as well. In 500 to 1500 words, tell me how you’re seeing the effects of cultural and immigration trauma in both the story and in our communities. Give examples from the book and from your own experience. Guidelines: Minimum 400 words. Maximum 750 words count: 12-point font. Double spaced. No title page needed. No citations needed.  HAS TO TO WITH THE BOOK ” THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US”