¶ … La Mission act together as a historical document of interracial and other lifestyle issues in today's urban environment. Although the film takes place within San Francisco and the documentary evidence cannot necessarily be applied to any other city or geographic region, La Mission does tell a story that is familiar to many Americans. Homophobia is one of the central themes of La Mission. Americans throughout the nation are challenging homophobia, which is part of what the filmmakers are trying to say. Moreover, San Francisco is a highly heterogeneous city. Yet issues related to interracial relationships are raised. These same issues play themselves out in the lives of millions of Americans who feel the residual effects of prejudice in their lives.
Che, the protagonist, embodies the complexities of life in a modern and progressive city like San Francisco. He is Latino, and therefore identifies as being a minority. This is an important issue in La Mission. Establishing the central character as a minority enables the filmmakers to address the other sociological issues in the film from within a unique perspective. Rather than coming from the perspective of the dominant culture, there is already the assumption that Che understands a little bit what it means to feel discriminated against or at opposition to the dominant white hegemony. However, Che is a male and already a natural party to the patriarchy.
As a Latin man, Che enjoys strong social ties in the Mission...
2). Some of the programs offered by the city include those set forth in Table 5 below. Table 5 City-Sponsored Community Resources for the Homeless in Las Vegas Community Resource Description Housing and Homeless Services In accordance with the Home for Homeless Nevadans: 10-Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness, the goal is to ensure that more 900 individuals either avoid the cycle of homelessness or enter permanent housing over the next 10 years. Reconnection to Family Program This
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