● Texas law dictates for migrant workers to be offered housing along with a livable wage, however this doesn’t always happen. There are agencies in charge of making sure migrants have a clean, safe place to live and they do not always follow through.

Question

● Because of the law not being followed, migrant workers and their supporters are working to influence Texas legislators to better the laws in order to protect them. (Unit 5 Lesson 3 page 18)

What role have racism and poverty in Texas played in the struggle of some Texans to receive equal opportunities? (1 point)
Responses

Historically, racism and poverty have left marginalized groups with an advantage.
Historically, racism and poverty have left marginalized groups with an advantage.
Historically, racism and poverty have not had any adverse effect on marginalized groups.
Historically, racism and poverty have not had any adverse effect on marginalized groups.
Historically, racism and poverty have made it more difficult for the majority group in Texas.
Historically, racism and poverty have made it more difficult for the majority group in Texas.
Historically, racism and poverty have pushed marginalized groups to the side to meet the needs of wealthy White citizens.
Historically, racism and poverty have pushed marginalized groups to the side to meet the needs of wealthy White citizens.

Answer 1

Historically, racism and poverty have made it more difficult for marginalized groups in Texas to receive equal opportunities. Racism has led to discrimination and exclusion of minority groups from access to resources and opportunities, while poverty has exacerbated the challenges faced by these groups in accessing education, healthcare, housing, and employment. This has created a cycle of inequality and limited opportunities for marginalized communities in Texas.

Answer 2

choose a given answer

Answer 3

Historically, racism and poverty have made it more difficult for marginalized groups in Texas to receive equal opportunities.