Junior experiences discrimination and prejudice from "summary" of The absolutely true diary of a part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Junior's life is a constant battle against discrimination and prejudice. From his earliest memories, he has faced ridicule and exclusion because of his race and background. The kids at school mock him for being different, for not fitting the mold of what is considered "normal" or "acceptable." They see him as an outsider, someone who doesn't belong in their world. The adults in his life are no better. They make assumptions about him based on stereotypes and prejudices, treating him as less than because of where he comes from. Junior is keenly aware of the injustices that surround him, the ways in which society devalues and marginalizes people like him. He sees how his own family and community suffer because of the discrimination they face every day. Despite the obstacles he faces, Junior refuses to internalize...
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