Discussion On Patron Saints of Nothing by Rand Ribay

Discussion On Patron Saints Of Nothing By Rand Ribay
The book Patron Saints of Nothing by Rand Ribay is dedicated to individuals who
consider themselves more than one thing: having a dual identity. Media and institutions have
significantly impacted people's views about developing nations and developed countries like the
United States. The stereotypes addressed by Ribay through Jay's experiences when he reflects on
the differences between his expectations and reality concerning "the white actor's compassionate
voice-over" show that many people may know little to nothing about developing countries like
the Philippines. What is known to many is based on stereotypes propagated by media and several
institutions that have a significant impact among the citizens.
Media and other institutions have been a powerful force in shaping my perceptions about
developed and developing nations. For many years, media has positioned developing countries as
those who need to be saved while the developed nations as their saviors. Having little knowledge
about the third world countries has made me base them on stereotypes that they are poor,
uninformed, and even backward than the life in the United States. I believe that such stereotypes
are harmful because they paint a single story of a diverse and rich nation in numerous ways.
Although there is a rich literacy history of individuals of color like the Filipinx
Americans, this literature is hardly taught in schools. Besides, the experience of white students
with people of color and their culture may be limited depending on the United States area that
students live. As a student of color who has roots in developing nations like philipines with
extensive knowledge about these countries' capacity, I might experience a feeling like a form of
invisibility. Hearing that others do not know anything about a country's culture and history that I
feel connected to or have roots in is very heartbreaking and saddening. However, Filipino people
have been in the United States for many years. More Filipinx writers are being recognized due to
their talents and books being published in young adults and middle-grade fiction.
Patron Saints of Nothing deals with the extrajudicial killings of Philippine citizens.
Although this might make people assume that drug abuse and government corruptions are the
Philippines' single stories, such components are diseases that affect millions of people
worldwide. For instance, social transitions like parental divorce and biological changes like
adolescence have increased the likelihood of drug use and other substance abuse in the united
states. Besides, these factors are influenced by policies and programs at various levels, including
schools, federal, community, state, and individual levels. Laws to ban or regulate drug use in the
united states were passed in several states, leading to enacting a congressional act to levy taxes.
The United States' Smoking Opium Exclusion Act banned the importation, possession, and use
of opium for smoking.
Also, poverty and government corruption are pervasive issues that affect the Philippines
and every nation globally. Government corruption affects the growth rate of income and
negatively impacts the income inequality of the nation. The data from the United States Bureau
indicates that the impact of corruption on poverty and income inequality are more comparable
compared to other countries and are similar in different dimensions that are difficult to measure.
Therefore, the stereotypes propagated about numerous developing nations like the phillipines as
a single story of these countries is a reality that is experienced in all countries worldwide,
including the United States. The stigma that occurs due to drug addiction is counterproductive
and can lead to the fracture of friends and family associations like Jun's and his family members.
It also allows illegal extrajudicial killings that can be experienced in any country across the
globe.

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institutions that have a significant impact among the citizens.

of opium for smoking.

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