Portrayal of Italian Americans in American Society Dec 18, 2011 10:43:45 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by macanno35 on Dec 18, 2011 10:43:45 GMT -5 Why is American culture obsessed with the ridicule of Italian heritage? Is it racism? If so, why is it deemed socially acceptable?