Most Italian immigrants
had a difficult adjustment to life in America, but many left Italy
because of the difficulties there. Frank Sorrentino, Professor of Political Science at St. Francis College in
Brooklyn, New York, provides an overview of the political
and economic environment in Italy that led the immigrants on their journey
to America. He mentions the challenges
of the trip across the ocean and the conditions the immigrants faced in a new country; and provides the background for
an informative lecture on how the past influences the future, and how the history of the Italian immigrant has been used by
the media to create negative stereotypes.
Italian American Stereotypes in Media
(One hour youtube
video.)
