Uploaded bygerardkortney
DOCX, PDF17 views

[email protected] Hispanic Americans SOCY 3020-E01 Race .docx

The document discusses the growing Hispanic/Latino population in the U.S., noting unique cultural and identity challenges among various subgroups. It highlights political engagement and impact, particularly emphasizing their significant influence on electoral outcomes and social issues. Furthermore, it outlines historical contexts such as immigration patterns, the contributions of individuals like César Chávez, and the complexities of cultural identity within the Hispanic community.

Download to read offline
[email protected] / Hispanic Americans SOCY 3020-E01 Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. Fall 2018 Latinos/Hispanics in the U.S. the U.S. population & constantly growing.) (U.S. Census Bureau) Cuban. The rest are grouped as ‘other’ including the Caribbean people, South Americans, and Central Americans (Pew Research Center). ented immigrants in the U.S. approximately 10 million are Hispanic immigrants of which 7 million are of Mexican nationality (Pew Research Center). resides in these three states: California, Texas, and Florida.
(15.2 million) in 2015. Texas had the largest numeric increase within the Hispanic population since July 1, 2014. New Mexico had the highest percentage of Hispanics at 48.0 percent” (U.S. Census Bureau). growth in the Hispanic population since 2000, growing 1,754% over 13 years (Pew Research Center). Latino vs. Hispanics Latino vs. Hispanic: The Terminology Conflict which translates into a Spanish-speaking individual. order to try to include as many Latin Ethnic groups as possible. of the country. Usually, Latino is predominantly used as a term in the East Coast and Hispanic is used in the West Coast, even though either term is being applied interchangeably nowadays.
It simply correlates to the federal government being on the East Coast and using the term “Latino.” Pan-Latinoness o Russia and followed by Japan. n Central American countries.
“Pan-Latinoness:” Myth or Reality? -Latino approach is an example of a panethnicity factor in U.S. society. development of solidarity among ethnic subgroups. -Hispanics often give single label to the diverse group of native-born Latino Americans and immigrants. -group is similar to the dominant group’s way of viewing American Indians or Asian Americans as one collective group” (Schaefer, 2002). Latinos and affect cultural identity for this entire group and the different groups within it.
pply the term Latino, as it was originally applied, then we refer to Latin America (which includes Central and South America and the Caribbean), which in turn excludes Mexico as a North American country. clude everyone who speaks Spanish, which in turn can: people who may speak Portuguese (Brazil), French (French Guyana and many Caribbean Islands), English (Belize, Jamaica, and other Caribbean Islands), or Dutch (The Netherlands Antilles in this case the ABC Islands of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao). is very complex and can greatly vary from Northern, Central, and Southern Mexico, as well as from urban and rural Mexico.
connotation as an informal cultural term or can denote group membership within the Mexican American community based on social class, heritage, Spanish/English abilities, or other judgmental criteria. simply Mexican American individuals. Think of Chicano Studies department across U.S. Universities. The Chicano Movement, or even the phrase ‘Chicano pride.’ born citizens of this country but not speaking their native Spanish. Mexican immigrants in this country against Chicanos whom they sometimes see as “Americans” more than “Mexicans.” discrimination in the United States as they are lumped together within an “all are Mexicans” approach which can easily exclude many relevant cultural factors that makes this group a unique one in our society.
l immigrants” as they are U.S. citizens by birth. people, Central Americans, and South Americans the same? conquest by different past colonizers (Spaniards, British, the Dutch, the French, the Portuguese) but many different cultures can be found in the Caribbean. Americas also include many shared historical roots and unique cultural differences. South American country has it own celebrated and well-established culture. e and claim, some facts need to be taken into consideration. -Americans in this country, born and raised here and as ‘American’ as we consider this term to be.
no and Hispanic Americans born and raised in this country (or in Puerto Rico) as well. population of about 57 million people in the United States and an undocumented immigrant population of about 15 million people of which approximately 10 million are of Latin/Hispanic nationalities, well, that leaves more than 47 million Latin/Hispanic Americans that are far from being “illegal” immigrants. tical and/or social influence? political power the same way that any group that in the very near future will represent almost 25% of the population from the third most populated country in the world would: numbers and demographic density. language, plus Mexicans and Mexican Americans share a unique cultural tie with some U.S. states that used to be part of Mexico not too long
ago. Nevada, California, and parts of Colorado and Wyoming,. -1846 -1846. -1848 omic force as well. give unique economic status to any social group. and purchasing power. s growing and keeps being enjoyed by millions of members from this group. entertainment in their native language and
many other endemic items in relation to their specific Latin and Hispanic cultures. Just think of the different foods alone. demonstrated in the 2008 and 2012 presidential electoral cycles in this country. of the Democrats in these two presidential elections and it was not the same for the past 2016 presidential elections (where 40% of the Latino vote was for Republican candidate and newly elected President). electoral cycles, neither main political party in this country can afford to discount the power of the Latino vote. This minority group affects our political debates, our political agenda, and even political progress in this country. This clearly shows the political power this minority group has, even in the current political climate. Center: has dropped dramatically.
2000 to 12% in 2014 among those ages 18 to 24. over the same time period, also a new low. panic dropout rate remains higher than that of blacks (7%), whites (5%), and Asians (1%)” (Pew Research Center, 2016). Immigration Rationale different reasons but do share a very common goal, and that is to have a better life. professional opportunities, better lifestyle choices, family life possibilities, and better personal safety among many others. ave also seen many political reasons emerge in Mexico, Central America, and South America which in turn has increased the immigration rate from several nationalities within this group.
unthinkable proportions. We have seen military coups, dictatorships, oppressive governments, and many economic collapses that have brought alarming poverty rates. Main Sociocultural Differences & Stereotypes his group. Hispanics/Latinos. Dutch, English, native dialects, even Spanish slang within different countries. d collectivism can be cultural expectations. different beliefs are also part of different groups as well. expectations, discrimination factors. attached to this entire group.
and thinking that an accent can make someone less intelligent. different cultures within this group. Following and applying the phenotypical approach. and Latin men as the voluptuous women or the ‘rico suave’ ‘Latin lover.’ Mexican American History – American war takes place between April 1846 and January 1848. Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed which marks the official surrender and end of the war. to the U.S. including what is today California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and parts of Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Wyoming.
in those territories could become U.S. Citizens. This would happen automatically within one year of the treaty ratification so two major events in Mexican American history happened: means that people who were living in Mexico now, all of a sudden and without say, found themselves living in the United States. t we call the ‘Creation Generation.’ A term referring to the first generation of Mexican Americans in this country. Rights Movement least studied social movements of the 1960s, encompassed a broad cross section of issues—from restoration of land grants, to farm workers rights, to enhanced education, to voting and political rights. a and the land grant movement, is picked up by Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales in Denver who defines the meaning
of Chicano through his epic poem I am Joaquin, embraces César Chávez and the farm workers, turns to the struggles of the urban youth, and culminates in growing political awareness and participation with La Raza Unida Party” (JMMH, 2001). Corky Gonzales please follow this link: I am Joaquin avez and Dolores Huerta and their United Farm Workers Union (UFW). -violent approach while implementing different ethnic symbols to gain attention and participation. t, and their union was affecting immigration regulations and protecting workers. http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/latinos/joaquin.htm
he farmworkers. One had been formed in 1959 by the AFL-CIO, called the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee. It was an outgrowth of an earlier farmworker organization, the Agricultural Workers Association (AWA), founded by Dolores Huerta. WOC was mostly composed of Filipinos, Chicanos, Anglos and Black workers. The Filipino workers in particular had experience organizing unions in the fields and with strikes. Two of its early leaders were Larry Itliong, a Filipino, and Dolores Huerta, a Chicana. by a young Chicano named Cesar Chavez in 1962. Chavez, the son of a family of extremely poor farmworkers, had risen through the ranks of the grassroots Community Service Organization (CSO) to become its national director. CSO worked with communities to solve problems through organizing and direct action. But when CSO refused to concentrate its efforts on organizing farmworkers, Chavez left
to found the NFWA” (ufw.org) Puerto Rico Unincorporated Federal Dependency. indigenous population nearly exterminated and African slave labor introduced, Puerto Rico was ceded to the US as a result of the Spanish-American War. stitution was enacted providing for internal self-government. to alter the existing political status with the US, but the results of a 2012 vote left open the possibility of American statehood” (cia.gov).
(Source: Comisión Estatal de Elecciones, Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico) U.S. State. A measure that can only be ratified by the U.S. Congress and Congress has the legal right to conduct its own federal plebiscite in Puerto Rico if this statehood petition would be recognized. Florida (census.gov) but we are seeing other cities with a sizeable concentration of Puerto Ricans like Los Angeles and Chicago. Hispanic/Latino group is that even though they are U.S. Citizens by birth, and even though the U.S. Constitution guarantees voting rights for all citizens, Puerto Ricans residing in Puerto Rico cannot vote for presidential elections, only if they reside on the mainland. - Video John Oliver’s U.S. Territories segment (Adult language and situations included)
Puerto Rican Solidarity helping the people in Puerto Rico as they still battle their most recent and ongoing crisis after hurricane Irma and Maria. link for this help resource page: o http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/can-help-hurricane- victims-puerto-rico/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CesHr99ezWE http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/can-help-hurricane- victims-puerto-rico/ http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/can-help-hurricane- victims-puerto-rico/ assistance recovering from the storm. Here’s how you can help. supplies, so they can route help to where it’s needed most more quickly. Here are some of the largest groups with campaigns underway: rheaded by the First Lady of Puerto Rico)
families and their children. $2 million goal for victims of Hurricane Maria for Hurricane Maria. You can also find campaigns for individual families seeking help for loved ones. ally during times when multiple disasters intersect like they did last year, can be overwhelming. This list is a good place to start, but as always, do your own research to make sure your aid dollars go as far as they possibly can in the right direction. Visit Charity Navigator if you aren’t sure whether an organization is trustworthy. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/can-help-hurricane- victims-puerto-rico/ Cuba n country.
-American War in 1898 assisted the Cubans in overthrowing Spanish rule. Spain in 1898 and, following three-and-a-half years of subsequent US military rule, Cuba became an independent republic in 1902 authoritarian rule held the subsequent regime together for nearly five decades. ed down as president in February 2008 in favor of his younger brother Raul Castro” (cia.gov). group. http://unidosporpuertorico.com/en/ https://www.unicefusa.org/donate/support-unicef-usas- hurricane-relief-efforts-puerto-rico/32952 https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/cb4a3c78-5694- 4324-bead-42c8ad94c1bf http://hispanicfederation.org/media/press_releases/a_hurricane_ relief_fund_for_hurricane_maria_victims_in_puerto_rico/ http://hispanicfederation.org/media/press_releases/a_hurricane_ relief_fund_for_hurricane_maria_victims_in_puerto_rico/ http://hispanicfederation.org/media/press_releases/a_hurricane_ relief_fund_for_hurricane_maria_victims_in_puerto_rico/ https://secure.directrelief.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=000000
00.app261b?df_id=2105&mfc_pref=T&2105.donation=form1&N ONCE_TOKEN=A7AD6A19DBF10E2E23CBA6DB75F49855 https://secure.directrelief.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=000000 00.app261b?df_id=2105&mfc_pref=T&2105.donation=form1&N ONCE_TOKEN=A7AD6A19DBF10E2E23CBA6DB75F49855 https://secure.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.953 5647/k.A2B9/Hurricane_Maria_Childrens_Relief_Fund/apps/ka/ sd/donor.asp https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/hurricane-maria- caribbean-relief-fund/ https://www.gofundme.com/raise-funds/hurricanemaria https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view& cpid=5356 file:///C:/School%20Related%20- %20UCD/SOCY3020%20Race%20&%20Ethnicity/19%20Fall% 202017%20(ONLINE)/http file:///C:/School%20Related%20- %20UCD/SOCY3020%20Race%20&%20Ethnicity/19%20Fall% 202017%20(ONLINE)/http http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/can-help-hurricane- victims-puerto-rico/ settlements in Florida in 1831 (Schaefer, 2002). somewhat modest. The 1960 Census showed 79,000 people. By the year 2000, over 1.4 million (Schaefer, 2002) and as of 2011 and estimated 2 million Cuban Americans (Pew Hispanic Research Center, 2013).
several influxes have created different issues for Cubans and Cuban Americans in this country. considered a political refugee and is give asylum with the option of requesting citizenship. Cuban and Cuban American relations in this country. communicated to the Cuban people that if they wanted to come to the U.S. they would be received with open arms. Fidel Castro proceeded to send several ships with Cuban citizens to the United States. ountry included basically a ‘clean-up’ of Cuban prisons, mental asylums, and rehabilitation centers by Fidel Castro. – Cuban exchange proved to be an embarrassment to Carter’s presidency and created many clashes between the ‘Marielitos’ and ‘Old Money’ Cuban Americans who in turn highly discriminated
these new group members. – Cuban relations experienced a historic change on December, 2014. un in December 2014 by President Obama to re-establishment diplomatic relations with the Cuban government, which were severed in January 1961, the US and Cuba reopened embassies in their respective countries on 20 July 2015” (cia.gov). took 18 months of secret diplomatic talks and the exchange of several prisoners from each side also with exclusive help and intervention from Pope Francis. European Union renewed talks on improving relations, with a sensitive focus on human rights, labor, trade, health, agriculture, and education. Latinx / Hispanic Americans - Part II: The Future SOCY 3020-E01 Race and Ethnicity in the U.S.
Fall 2018 Latinx / Hispanic Americans: The Future O’Brien (2008) defines the racial middle as “a complex social landscape dominated by the fastest growing panethnic groups, Latinos and Asian Americans, whose numbers are expected to double by 2050 (about 25% and 9% of the nation’s population respectively). experience of marginalization in U.S. society. This is illustrated simply by the striking underrepresentation of these groups in national politics relative to the size of their populations. demographic indicators such as educational levels, marriage patterns, and residential choices these groups are more ‘white than black’ in terms of the continuum between social advantage and disadvantage associated with race” (Hartigan, 2015).
out of the past 2010 Census was the confirmation of the dramatic surge in the Latino/Hispanic presence in the US. growth since 2000. es being born in Texas today are Latino. equals one in every four children. l these trend lines have accelerated in significant ways. this group is and where it is headed within the United States. landscape of the past few decades. Census showed all these trend lines have accelerated in significant ways.
where this group is and where it is headed within this country. landscape of the past few decades. s the entire country. in the U.S. ‘American’ foods, and it is delicious so go try it if you have yet not done so. see and question the popular trend that Salsa may have surpassed ketchup in this country. purchasing power surpassing $1 trillion. This is a very significant factor that solidifies the presence and cultural place of Hispanics and Latinos in American society.
very powerful nowadays. underrepresented as voters, are becoming political kingmakers” (The Economist, 2010). led to the historic election of Barack Obama, it was the first time Latinos and the Latino vote played a significant role in determining the outcome of the elections. presidential elections as well. the current Administration. nistration: – Sweet, Small Business Administration. 435).
ators: - NJ – FL –TX – NV Mexican-American. Center for Immigration Studies report (2012) projected that: population, 15 percent of adults, 11.2 percent of adult citizens, and 8.9 percent of actual voters” (cis.org) ons were met and surpassed. eradicated some myths long held by many. Here are three: 1. Myth #1: Most Latinos speak Spanish. 2. Myth #2: Second and third Generation Latinos are more
Assimilated. 3. Myth #3: Most Latinos are Immigrants from Mexico. Myth #1: Most Latinos speak Spanish: you factor in second and third generation Latinos, the data on Hispanic youth compiled by California-based Cultural Access Group shows that 57% of the young people surveyed prefer to speak English. Group found that “young Hispanics in Los Angeles watch nearly twice as many hours of English-language television as Spanish-language TV. These same youths spend five times more hours reading English than Spanish.” currently the fifth largest Spanish speaking country in the world. And for many Latino youth, while maybe not fluent in it, Spanish is still an important part of their identity” (Pew Hispanic Center, 2011). Myth #2: Second and Third Generations Latinos Are More Assimilated:
newer generations are embracing their Latino national heritage even more so than their parents. Come of Age in America released December 2009 (updated July 2013) by the Pew Hispanic Center young Latinos/Latinas were asked how they first described themselves: family’s country of origin — Dominican, Mexican, Cuban, etc. — over American, which 24% favored. Even fewer, 20%, responded Hispanic or Latino” (Pew Hispanic Center, 2013). Myth #3: Most Latinos Are Immigrants from Mexico: Latinos come from 27 different countries in Latin America. Rico (who are not immigrants), 4% from Cuba, 6% from other countries. within the bell curve of this demographic of
being Catholic, fútbol-loving, and communal in worldview there are significant differences among the various Latino groups” (Pew Hispanic Center, 2011). constantly hear about immigrants, immigration reform, immigration politics, and their effects on this society. politicians and media outlets to discuss immigration and the issues and people attached to it. One common perception perpetuated by many sources is that most Latinos are immigrants, when in fact we need to remember that two-thirds of Latinos are born in the United States which means they are Americans by birth to begin with. mmigration debate so wrenching for the Latino community, even those who are not immigrants, are the blood ties where families are often composed of a mix of those born in the U.S. and those who immigrated. pular belief that undocumented immigrants pay no taxes, take away “all” of our jobs, hinder our economy and abuse our
social services. y undocumented and documented Mexican immigrants. freely over the border each season to labor in the Southwest. source of cheap labor. Mexico. The border was always open for their return” (Schefler, 2001) . everyone else and many work for substandard wages at the lowest end jobs in the country. common and results in higher profits for the undocumented employer, and therefore higher taxes paid by the employer. (essentially payroll
withholding) which results in more taxes being paid into the U.S. and State treasuries (due to higher profits for the undocumented employers)” (Schefler, 2001). Mexican/Latino laborers are undocumented, but still withhold payroll taxes from their paychecks, and instead of paying those taxes to the government, they pocket them. in fear of deportation, some rarely seek any social services or file for income tax returns for fear of being discovered and deported. (They can do this with the use of an easily obtainable Individual Taxpayer Identification Number ITIN). e emergency medical care and primary education, the two necessities too urgent to forego (Schefler,2001) . responsible for many of our economic problems and many other troubles? llion undocumented Latino/Hispanics. 245 million people age 18 and over in the U.S (77%).
About 4.1% of the total adult population in this country are undocumented Latino/Hispanic individuals. population in the U.S. “taking away ALL of our jobs?” How many and what type of jobs do they actually “take away?” (4.3% unemployment rate approx. 10 million people) futuristic reality of this group is that beyond being and becoming a stronger economic force in this country ($1 trillion in buying power), Latinos/Hispanics are and will continue to be a major political and social force as well. different position within U.S. society. indirectly. cultural, social, and political effects on U.S. society, or the social issues related to this group; several modern notions are very factual: society (from past to present and future).
society while exercising more power on this country’s social systems than any other minority group. that will keep shaping this country in many different ways and in many different social facets and arenas. largest cities. unemployment rates fluctuate while more recent immigrants from Mexico, and Puerto Ricans moving to the mainland are likely to enter the lower or working class upon arrival. community where even half of the Hispanic population can now be regarded as on parity with the White middle class” (Schaefer, 2002).
are printed in Spanish among other languages. Bilingual education is available throughout the United States. - American either (Schaefer, 2002). force that is: itself, -being of this country and this society.

More Related Content

DOCX
THIRD EDITION PETER WINN FOURTEEN North of the
byGrazynaBroyles24
 
PPT
Ch. 7 Group 5
byPSClass
 
DOCX
Welcome to Mexican American History I (HIST 2327). This.docx
byhelzerpatrina
 
PPT
The Spanish Speaking population in the United States
byjessymoreland
 
DOCX
309People of MexicanHeritageChapter 18RICK ZOUCH.docx
bypriestmanmable
 
PDF
Mexican American Women
byRobin Anderson
 
DOCX
People of Spanish and Latino DescentTOPICS COVERED IN THIS CHAPT.docx
bydanhaley45372
 
PDF
What People Think About Illegal Mexicans
byStephanie Williams
 
THIRD EDITION PETER WINN FOURTEEN North of the
byGrazynaBroyles24
 
Ch. 7 Group 5
byPSClass
 
Welcome to Mexican American History I (HIST 2327). This.docx
byhelzerpatrina
 
The Spanish Speaking population in the United States
byjessymoreland
 
309People of MexicanHeritageChapter 18RICK ZOUCH.docx
bypriestmanmable
 
Mexican American Women
byRobin Anderson
 
People of Spanish and Latino DescentTOPICS COVERED IN THIS CHAPT.docx
bydanhaley45372
 
What People Think About Illegal Mexicans
byStephanie Williams
 

Similar to [email protected] Hispanic Americans SOCY 3020-E01 Race .docx

PDF
Communicating with Hispanics in Colorado
bymegaphone_man
 
PDF
Communicating with Hispanics in Colorado
byMegaphone Man
 
PPT
Schaefer c9
byUconn Stamford
 
PPT
Schaefer c9 (1)
byUconn Stamford
 
PPTX
Spanish speaking
byRyan Garrett
 
PPT
Redefining America: Findings from the 2006 Latino National Survey
byInstituto Diáspora Brasil (IDB)
 
PPTX
Ethnic Minorities in America 2016
byElhem Chniti
 
PPTX
Part iii
byMarcellaSmithPhDMSW
 
PDF
The Columbia History Of Latinos In The United States Since 1960 David G Gutirrez
byiphslimz
 
PPT
CCC Semester Project
bydhailes
 
PPTX
Part III
byMarcellaSmithPhDMSW
 
PPT
Mexico
byMenloak77
 
PPT
CCC Semester Project 2
bydhailes
 
PPT
Ethnic And Racial Groups In The Us
bytspeck7
 
PPT
The american identity icc lecture
byMoscow State University
 
DOCX
Name Abdulwahab AbouqamazProfessor Xilomen HerreraCourse CH.docx
byrosemarybdodson23141
 
PPTX
Latino hispanic americans
byjakrivos
 
PPT
Shorter Cultural Snapshot Hispanics Latinos
byjkhart
 
PPS
Hh month 2010
byERDC-GSL
 
PDF
Arizona Student Suspended for Harassing Spanish Speakers Files Lawsuit | The...
byRich Valdés
 
Communicating with Hispanics in Colorado
bymegaphone_man
 
Communicating with Hispanics in Colorado
byMegaphone Man
 
Schaefer c9
byUconn Stamford
 
Schaefer c9 (1)
byUconn Stamford
 
Spanish speaking
byRyan Garrett
 
Redefining America: Findings from the 2006 Latino National Survey
byInstituto Diáspora Brasil (IDB)
 
Ethnic Minorities in America 2016
byElhem Chniti
 
Part iii
byMarcellaSmithPhDMSW
 
The Columbia History Of Latinos In The United States Since 1960 David G Gutirrez
byiphslimz
 
CCC Semester Project
bydhailes
 
Part III
byMarcellaSmithPhDMSW
 
Mexico
byMenloak77
 
CCC Semester Project 2
bydhailes
 
Ethnic And Racial Groups In The Us
bytspeck7
 
The american identity icc lecture
byMoscow State University
 
Name Abdulwahab AbouqamazProfessor Xilomen HerreraCourse CH.docx
byrosemarybdodson23141
 
Latino hispanic americans
byjakrivos
 
Shorter Cultural Snapshot Hispanics Latinos
byjkhart
 
Hh month 2010
byERDC-GSL
 
Arizona Student Suspended for Harassing Spanish Speakers Files Lawsuit | The...
byRich Valdés
 

More from gerardkortney

DOCX
· Describe strategies to build rapport with inmates and offenders .docx
bygerardkortney
 
DOCX
· Debates continue regarding what constitutes an appropriate rol.docx
bygerardkortney
 
DOCX
· Critical thinking paper ·  ·  · 1. A case study..docx
bygerardkortney
 
DOCX
· Create a Press Release for your event - refer to slide 24 in thi.docx
bygerardkortney
 
DOCX
· Coronel & Morris Chapter 7, Problems 1, 2 and 3.docx
bygerardkortney
 
DOCX
· Complete the following problems from your textbook· Pages 378.docx
bygerardkortney
 
DOCX
· Consider how different countries approach aging. As you consid.docx
bygerardkortney
 
DOCX
· Clarifying some things on the Revolution I am going to say som.docx
bygerardkortney
 
DOCX
· Chapter 9 – Review the section on Establishing a Security Cultur.docx
bygerardkortney
 
DOCX
· Chapter 10 The Early Elementary Grades 1-3The primary grades.docx
bygerardkortney
 
DOCX
· Chapter 5, Formulating the Research Design”· Section 5.2, Ch.docx
bygerardkortney
 
DOCX
· Chap 2 and 3· what barriers are there in terms of the inter.docx
bygerardkortney
 
DOCX
· Case Study 2 Improving E-Mail Marketing ResponseDue Week 8 an.docx
bygerardkortney
 
DOCX
· Briefly describe the technologies that are leading businesses in.docx
bygerardkortney
 
DOCX
· Assignment List· My Personality Theory Paper (Week Four)My.docx
bygerardkortney
 
DOCX
· Assignment List· Week 7 - Philosophical EssayWeek 7 - Philos.docx
bygerardkortney
 
DOCX
· Assignment 3 Creating a Compelling VisionLeaders today must be .docx
bygerardkortney
 
DOCX
· Assignment 4· Week 4 – Assignment Explain Theoretical Perspec.docx
bygerardkortney
 
DOCX
· Assignment 2 Leader ProfileMany argue that the single largest v.docx
bygerardkortney
 
DOCX
· Assignment 1 Diversity Issues in Treating AddictionThe comple.docx
bygerardkortney
 
· Describe strategies to build rapport with inmates and offenders .docx
bygerardkortney
 
· Debates continue regarding what constitutes an appropriate rol.docx
bygerardkortney
 
· Critical thinking paper ·  ·  · 1. A case study..docx
bygerardkortney
 
· Create a Press Release for your event - refer to slide 24 in thi.docx
bygerardkortney
 
· Coronel & Morris Chapter 7, Problems 1, 2 and 3.docx
bygerardkortney
 
· Complete the following problems from your textbook· Pages 378.docx
bygerardkortney
 
· Consider how different countries approach aging. As you consid.docx
bygerardkortney
 
· Clarifying some things on the Revolution I am going to say som.docx
bygerardkortney
 
· Chapter 9 – Review the section on Establishing a Security Cultur.docx
bygerardkortney
 
· Chapter 10 The Early Elementary Grades 1-3The primary grades.docx
bygerardkortney
 
· Chapter 5, Formulating the Research Design”· Section 5.2, Ch.docx
bygerardkortney
 
· Chap 2 and 3· what barriers are there in terms of the inter.docx
bygerardkortney
 
· Case Study 2 Improving E-Mail Marketing ResponseDue Week 8 an.docx
bygerardkortney
 
· Briefly describe the technologies that are leading businesses in.docx
bygerardkortney
 
· Assignment List· My Personality Theory Paper (Week Four)My.docx
bygerardkortney
 
· Assignment List· Week 7 - Philosophical EssayWeek 7 - Philos.docx
bygerardkortney
 
· Assignment 3 Creating a Compelling VisionLeaders today must be .docx
bygerardkortney
 
· Assignment 4· Week 4 – Assignment Explain Theoretical Perspec.docx
bygerardkortney
 
· Assignment 2 Leader ProfileMany argue that the single largest v.docx
bygerardkortney
 
· Assignment 1 Diversity Issues in Treating AddictionThe comple.docx
bygerardkortney
 

Recently uploaded

PDF
President John Dramani Mahama has declared three days of national mourning fo...
bynservice241
 
DOCX
PHYSIOLOGY NOTES - Dr. SUDHADEVI SADANANDAN
byDr. Sudhadevi Sadanandan
 
PDF
G.O. 216, Dt. 22-10-2025, Common Zoning Regulations – Final.pdf
byssuser9d8e4e
 
PPTX
Admission Procedure.................pptx
byAneetaSharma15
 
PDF
Fandomania, an U25 Fandom and Pop-Culture Quiz under Jigisha 4.0
byPragya - UEM Kolkata Quiz Club
 
PDF
PHARMACOPOEIAS: PHARMACEUTICS: B PHARMACY: SEMESTER I : BY MR. SAKHARE R. S.
byMr. SAKHARE R. S.
 
PPTX
Bram Stoker's Dracula. Gothic novel characteristics
byRaquel FC
 
PDF
BED 105-B- Orientation - BEd. First Year - 2025
byMonika Tayade
 
PPTX
THE INDIA QUIZ 14th AUGUST-FINALS R-1.pptx
byPrometheans Quiz Club
 
PDF
1. BITDA Introduction Slides Updated.pdf
byMark Kor
 
PDF
47 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CÁC TỈNH MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 8 THCS NĂM...
byNguyen Thanh Tu Collection
 
PPTX
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Gothic novel characteristics.
byRaquel FC
 
PPTX
Week 5 Webinar BEM2034 & BEP 2120 October 2025
byLisa Harris
 
PDF
1. BITA Introduction Slides Oct 2526.pdf
byMark Kor
 
PPTX
Becoming a Senior Student Week 4 Term 4 10CLA.pptx
bymansk2
 
PDF
AI Literacy Essentials for Adults with Jeff Neill and Cyndy McDonald
byCyndy McDonald
 
PPTX
Quiz-O-Force Diwali Quiz Preliminary.pptx
bySourav Kr Podder
 
PDF
Get to know your EEG and MEG data - artifacts, segmenting, preprocessing
byRobert Oostenveld
 
PPTX
ZULU METHODOLOGY 3B MICRO LESSON PRESENTATION.pptx
bySiphokazi Ncobela
 
PPTX
How to Create an Employee Record in Odoo 18 Employee
byCeline George
 
President John Dramani Mahama has declared three days of national mourning fo...
bynservice241
 
PHYSIOLOGY NOTES - Dr. SUDHADEVI SADANANDAN
byDr. Sudhadevi Sadanandan
 
G.O. 216, Dt. 22-10-2025, Common Zoning Regulations – Final.pdf
byssuser9d8e4e
 
Admission Procedure.................pptx
byAneetaSharma15
 
Fandomania, an U25 Fandom and Pop-Culture Quiz under Jigisha 4.0
byPragya - UEM Kolkata Quiz Club
 
PHARMACOPOEIAS: PHARMACEUTICS: B PHARMACY: SEMESTER I : BY MR. SAKHARE R. S.
byMr. SAKHARE R. S.
 
Bram Stoker's Dracula. Gothic novel characteristics
byRaquel FC
 
BED 105-B- Orientation - BEd. First Year - 2025
byMonika Tayade
 
THE INDIA QUIZ 14th AUGUST-FINALS R-1.pptx
byPrometheans Quiz Club
 
1. BITDA Introduction Slides Updated.pdf
byMark Kor
 
47 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI CÁC TỈNH MÔN TIẾNG ANH LỚP 8 THCS NĂM...
byNguyen Thanh Tu Collection
 
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Gothic novel characteristics.
byRaquel FC
 
Week 5 Webinar BEM2034 & BEP 2120 October 2025
byLisa Harris
 
1. BITA Introduction Slides Oct 2526.pdf
byMark Kor
 
Becoming a Senior Student Week 4 Term 4 10CLA.pptx
bymansk2
 
AI Literacy Essentials for Adults with Jeff Neill and Cyndy McDonald
byCyndy McDonald
 
Quiz-O-Force Diwali Quiz Preliminary.pptx
bySourav Kr Podder
 
Get to know your EEG and MEG data - artifacts, segmenting, preprocessing
byRobert Oostenveld
 
ZULU METHODOLOGY 3B MICRO LESSON PRESENTATION.pptx
bySiphokazi Ncobela
 
How to Create an Employee Record in Odoo 18 Employee
byCeline George
 

[email protected] Hispanic Americans SOCY 3020-E01 Race .docx

  • 1.
    [email protected] /Hispanic Americans SOCY 3020-E01 Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. Fall 2018 Latinos/Hispanics in the U.S. the U.S. population & constantly growing.) (U.S. Census Bureau) Cuban. The rest are grouped as ‘other’ including the Caribbean people, South Americans, and Central Americans (Pew Research Center). ented immigrants in the U.S. approximately 10 million are Hispanic immigrants of which 7 million are of Mexican nationality (Pew Research Center). resides in these three states: California, Texas, and Florida.
  • 2.
    (15.2 million) in2015. Texas had the largest numeric increase within the Hispanic population since July 1, 2014. New Mexico had the highest percentage of Hispanics at 48.0 percent” (U.S. Census Bureau). growth in the Hispanic population since 2000, growing 1,754% over 13 years (Pew Research Center). Latino vs. Hispanics Latino vs. Hispanic: The Terminology Conflict which translates into a Spanish-speaking individual. order to try to include as many Latin Ethnic groups as possible. of the country. Usually, Latino is predominantly used as a term in the East Coast and Hispanic is used in the West Coast, even though either term is being applied interchangeably nowadays.
  • 3.
    It simply correlatesto the federal government being on the East Coast and using the term “Latino.” Pan-Latinoness o Russia and followed by Japan. n Central American countries.
  • 4.
    “Pan-Latinoness:” Myth orReality? -Latino approach is an example of a panethnicity factor in U.S. society. development of solidarity among ethnic subgroups. -Hispanics often give single label to the diverse group of native-born Latino Americans and immigrants. -group is similar to the dominant group’s way of viewing American Indians or Asian Americans as one collective group” (Schaefer, 2002). Latinos and affect cultural identity for this entire group and the different groups within it.
  • 5.
    pply the termLatino, as it was originally applied, then we refer to Latin America (which includes Central and South America and the Caribbean), which in turn excludes Mexico as a North American country. clude everyone who speaks Spanish, which in turn can: people who may speak Portuguese (Brazil), French (French Guyana and many Caribbean Islands), English (Belize, Jamaica, and other Caribbean Islands), or Dutch (The Netherlands Antilles in this case the ABC Islands of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao). is very complex and can greatly vary from Northern, Central, and Southern Mexico, as well as from urban and rural Mexico.
  • 6.
    connotation as aninformal cultural term or can denote group membership within the Mexican American community based on social class, heritage, Spanish/English abilities, or other judgmental criteria. simply Mexican American individuals. Think of Chicano Studies department across U.S. Universities. The Chicano Movement, or even the phrase ‘Chicano pride.’ born citizens of this country but not speaking their native Spanish. Mexican immigrants in this country against Chicanos whom they sometimes see as “Americans” more than “Mexicans.” discrimination in the United States as they are lumped together within an “all are Mexicans” approach which can easily exclude many relevant cultural factors that makes this group a unique one in our society.
  • 7.
    l immigrants” as theyare U.S. citizens by birth. people, Central Americans, and South Americans the same? conquest by different past colonizers (Spaniards, British, the Dutch, the French, the Portuguese) but many different cultures can be found in the Caribbean. Americas also include many shared historical roots and unique cultural differences. South American country has it own celebrated and well-established culture. e and claim, some facts need to be taken into consideration. -Americans in this country, born and raised here and as ‘American’ as we consider this term to be.
  • 8.
    no and Hispanic Americansborn and raised in this country (or in Puerto Rico) as well. population of about 57 million people in the United States and an undocumented immigrant population of about 15 million people of which approximately 10 million are of Latin/Hispanic nationalities, well, that leaves more than 47 million Latin/Hispanic Americans that are far from being “illegal” immigrants. tical and/or social influence? political power the same way that any group that in the very near future will represent almost 25% of the population from the third most populated country in the world would: numbers and demographic density. language, plus Mexicans and Mexican Americans share a unique cultural tie with some U.S. states that used to be part of Mexico not too long
  • 9.
    ago. Nevada, California, andparts of Colorado and Wyoming,. -1846 -1846. -1848 omic force as well. give unique economic status to any social group. and purchasing power. s growing and keeps being enjoyed by millions of members from this group. entertainment in their native language and
  • 10.
    many other endemicitems in relation to their specific Latin and Hispanic cultures. Just think of the different foods alone. demonstrated in the 2008 and 2012 presidential electoral cycles in this country. of the Democrats in these two presidential elections and it was not the same for the past 2016 presidential elections (where 40% of the Latino vote was for Republican candidate and newly elected President). electoral cycles, neither main political party in this country can afford to discount the power of the Latino vote. This minority group affects our political debates, our political agenda, and even political progress in this country. This clearly shows the political power this minority group has, even in the current political climate. Center: has dropped dramatically.
  • 11.
    2000 to 12%in 2014 among those ages 18 to 24. over the same time period, also a new low. panic dropout rate remains higher than that of blacks (7%), whites (5%), and Asians (1%)” (Pew Research Center, 2016). Immigration Rationale different reasons but do share a very common goal, and that is to have a better life. professional opportunities, better lifestyle choices, family life possibilities, and better personal safety among many others. ave also seen many political reasons emerge in Mexico, Central America, and South America which in turn has increased the immigration rate from several nationalities within this group.
  • 12.
    unthinkable proportions. Wehave seen military coups, dictatorships, oppressive governments, and many economic collapses that have brought alarming poverty rates. Main Sociocultural Differences & Stereotypes his group. Hispanics/Latinos. Dutch, English, native dialects, even Spanish slang within different countries. d collectivism can be cultural expectations. different beliefs are also part of different groups as well. expectations, discrimination factors. attached to this entire group.
  • 13.
    and thinking that anaccent can make someone less intelligent. different cultures within this group. Following and applying the phenotypical approach. and Latin men as the voluptuous women or the ‘rico suave’ ‘Latin lover.’ Mexican American History – American war takes place between April 1846 and January 1848. Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed which marks the official surrender and end of the war. to the U.S. including what is today California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and parts of Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Wyoming.
  • 14.
    in those territoriescould become U.S. Citizens. This would happen automatically within one year of the treaty ratification so two major events in Mexican American history happened: means that people who were living in Mexico now, all of a sudden and without say, found themselves living in the United States. t we call the ‘Creation Generation.’ A term referring to the first generation of Mexican Americans in this country. Rights Movement least studied social movements of the 1960s, encompassed a broad cross section of issues—from restoration of land grants, to farm workers rights, to enhanced education, to voting and political rights. a and the land grant movement, is picked up by Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales in Denver who defines the meaning
  • 15.
    of Chicano throughhis epic poem I am Joaquin, embraces César Chávez and the farm workers, turns to the struggles of the urban youth, and culminates in growing political awareness and participation with La Raza Unida Party” (JMMH, 2001). Corky Gonzales please follow this link: I am Joaquin avez and Dolores Huerta and their United Farm Workers Union (UFW). -violent approach while implementing different ethnic symbols to gain attention and participation. t, and their union was affecting immigration regulations and protecting workers. http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/latinos/joaquin.htm
  • 16.
    he farmworkers. One hadbeen formed in 1959 by the AFL-CIO, called the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee. It was an outgrowth of an earlier farmworker organization, the Agricultural Workers Association (AWA), founded by Dolores Huerta. WOC was mostly composed of Filipinos, Chicanos, Anglos and Black workers. The Filipino workers in particular had experience organizing unions in the fields and with strikes. Two of its early leaders were Larry Itliong, a Filipino, and Dolores Huerta, a Chicana. by a young Chicano named Cesar Chavez in 1962. Chavez, the son of a family of extremely poor farmworkers, had risen through the ranks of the grassroots Community Service Organization (CSO) to become its national director. CSO worked with communities to solve problems through organizing and direct action. But when CSO refused to concentrate its efforts on organizing farmworkers, Chavez left
  • 17.
    to found theNFWA” (ufw.org) Puerto Rico Unincorporated Federal Dependency. indigenous population nearly exterminated and African slave labor introduced, Puerto Rico was ceded to the US as a result of the Spanish-American War. stitution was enacted providing for internal self-government. to alter the existing political status with the US, but the results of a 2012 vote left open the possibility of American statehood” (cia.gov).
  • 18.
    (Source: Comisión Estatalde Elecciones, Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico) U.S. State. A measure that can only be ratified by the U.S. Congress and Congress has the legal right to conduct its own federal plebiscite in Puerto Rico if this statehood petition would be recognized. Florida (census.gov) but we are seeing other cities with a sizeable concentration of Puerto Ricans like Los Angeles and Chicago. Hispanic/Latino group is that even though they are U.S. Citizens by birth, and even though the U.S. Constitution guarantees voting rights for all citizens, Puerto Ricans residing in Puerto Rico cannot vote for presidential elections, only if they reside on the mainland. - Video John Oliver’s U.S. Territories segment (Adult language and situations included)
  • 19.
    Puerto Rican Solidarity helpingthe people in Puerto Rico as they still battle their most recent and ongoing crisis after hurricane Irma and Maria. link for this help resource page: o http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/can-help-hurricane- victims-puerto-rico/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CesHr99ezWE http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/can-help-hurricane- victims-puerto-rico/ http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/can-help-hurricane- victims-puerto-rico/ assistance recovering from the storm. Here’s how you can help. supplies, so they can route help to where it’s needed most more quickly. Here are some of the largest groups with campaigns underway: rheaded by the First Lady of Puerto Rico)
  • 20.
    families and theirchildren. $2 million goal for victims of Hurricane Maria for Hurricane Maria. You can also find campaigns for individual families seeking help for loved ones. ally during times when multiple disasters intersect like they did last year, can be overwhelming. This list is a good place to start, but as always, do your own research to make sure your aid dollars go as far as they possibly can in the right direction. Visit Charity Navigator if you aren’t sure whether an organization is trustworthy. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/can-help-hurricane- victims-puerto-rico/ Cuba n country.
  • 21.
    -American War in1898 assisted the Cubans in overthrowing Spanish rule. Spain in 1898 and, following three-and-a-half years of subsequent US military rule, Cuba became an independent republic in 1902 authoritarian rule held the subsequent regime together for nearly five decades. ed down as president in February 2008 in favor of his younger brother Raul Castro” (cia.gov). group. http://unidosporpuertorico.com/en/ https://www.unicefusa.org/donate/support-unicef-usas- hurricane-relief-efforts-puerto-rico/32952 https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/cb4a3c78-5694- 4324-bead-42c8ad94c1bf http://hispanicfederation.org/media/press_releases/a_hurricane_ relief_fund_for_hurricane_maria_victims_in_puerto_rico/ http://hispanicfederation.org/media/press_releases/a_hurricane_ relief_fund_for_hurricane_maria_victims_in_puerto_rico/ http://hispanicfederation.org/media/press_releases/a_hurricane_ relief_fund_for_hurricane_maria_victims_in_puerto_rico/ https://secure.directrelief.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=000000
  • 22.
    00.app261b?df_id=2105&mfc_pref=T&2105.donation=form1&N ONCE_TOKEN=A7AD6A19DBF10E2E23CBA6DB75F49855 https://secure.directrelief.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=000000 00.app261b?df_id=2105&mfc_pref=T&2105.donation=form1&N ONCE_TOKEN=A7AD6A19DBF10E2E23CBA6DB75F49855 https://secure.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.953 5647/k.A2B9/Hurricane_Maria_Childrens_Relief_Fund/apps/ka/ sd/donor.asp https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/hurricane-maria- caribbean-relief-fund/ https://www.gofundme.com/raise-funds/hurricanemaria https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view& cpid=5356 file:///C:/School%20Related%20- %20UCD/SOCY3020%20Race%20&%20Ethnicity/19%20Fall% 202017%20(ONLINE)/http file:///C:/School%20Related%20- %20UCD/SOCY3020%20Race%20&%20Ethnicity/19%20Fall% 202017%20(ONLINE)/http http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/can-help-hurricane- victims-puerto-rico/ settlements in Floridain 1831 (Schaefer, 2002). somewhat modest. The 1960 Census showed 79,000 people. By the year 2000, over 1.4 million (Schaefer, 2002) and as of 2011 and estimated 2 million Cuban Americans (Pew Hispanic Research Center, 2013).
  • 23.
    several influxes havecreated different issues for Cubans and Cuban Americans in this country. considered a political refugee and is give asylum with the option of requesting citizenship. Cuban and Cuban American relations in this country. communicated to the Cuban people that if they wanted to come to the U.S. they would be received with open arms. Fidel Castro proceeded to send several ships with Cuban citizens to the United States. ountry included basically a ‘clean-up’ of Cuban prisons, mental asylums, and rehabilitation centers by Fidel Castro. – Cuban exchange proved to be an embarrassment to Carter’s presidency and created many clashes between the ‘Marielitos’ and ‘Old Money’ Cuban Americans who in turn highly discriminated
  • 24.
    these new groupmembers. – Cuban relations experienced a historic change on December, 2014. un in December 2014 by President Obama to re-establishment diplomatic relations with the Cuban government, which were severed in January 1961, the US and Cuba reopened embassies in their respective countries on 20 July 2015” (cia.gov). took 18 months of secret diplomatic talks and the exchange of several prisoners from each side also with exclusive help and intervention from Pope Francis. European Union renewed talks on improving relations, with a sensitive focus on human rights, labor, trade, health, agriculture, and education. Latinx / Hispanic Americans - Part II: The Future SOCY 3020-E01 Race and Ethnicity in the U.S.
  • 25.
    Fall 2018 Latinx /Hispanic Americans: The Future O’Brien (2008) defines the racial middle as “a complex social landscape dominated by the fastest growing panethnic groups, Latinos and Asian Americans, whose numbers are expected to double by 2050 (about 25% and 9% of the nation’s population respectively). experience of marginalization in U.S. society. This is illustrated simply by the striking underrepresentation of these groups in national politics relative to the size of their populations. demographic indicators such as educational levels, marriage patterns, and residential choices these groups are more ‘white than black’ in terms of the continuum between social advantage and disadvantage associated with race” (Hartigan, 2015).
  • 26.
    out of thepast 2010 Census was the confirmation of the dramatic surge in the Latino/Hispanic presence in the US. growth since 2000. es being born in Texas today are Latino. equals one in every four children. l these trend lines have accelerated in significant ways. this group is and where it is headed within the United States. landscape of the past few decades. Census showed all these trend lines have accelerated in significant ways.
  • 27.
    where this groupis and where it is headed within this country. landscape of the past few decades. s the entire country. in the U.S. ‘American’ foods, and it is delicious so go try it if you have yet not done so. see and question the popular trend that Salsa may have surpassed ketchup in this country. purchasing power surpassing $1 trillion. This is a very significant factor that solidifies the presence and cultural place of Hispanics and Latinos in American society.
  • 28.
    very powerful nowadays. underrepresentedas voters, are becoming political kingmakers” (The Economist, 2010). led to the historic election of Barack Obama, it was the first time Latinos and the Latino vote played a significant role in determining the outcome of the elections. presidential elections as well. the current Administration. nistration: – Sweet, Small Business Administration. 435).
  • 29.
    ators: - NJ – FL –TX –NV Mexican-American. Center for Immigration Studies report (2012) projected that: population, 15 percent of adults, 11.2 percent of adult citizens, and 8.9 percent of actual voters” (cis.org) ons were met and surpassed. eradicated some myths long held by many. Here are three: 1. Myth #1: Most Latinos speak Spanish. 2. Myth #2: Second and third Generation Latinos are more
  • 30.
    Assimilated. 3. Myth #3:Most Latinos are Immigrants from Mexico. Myth #1: Most Latinos speak Spanish: you factor in second and third generation Latinos, the data on Hispanic youth compiled by California-based Cultural Access Group shows that 57% of the young people surveyed prefer to speak English. Group found that “young Hispanics in Los Angeles watch nearly twice as many hours of English-language television as Spanish-language TV. These same youths spend five times more hours reading English than Spanish.” currently the fifth largest Spanish speaking country in the world. And for many Latino youth, while maybe not fluent in it, Spanish is still an important part of their identity” (Pew Hispanic Center, 2011). Myth #2: Second and Third Generations Latinos Are More Assimilated:
  • 31.
    newer generations areembracing their Latino national heritage even more so than their parents. Come of Age in America released December 2009 (updated July 2013) by the Pew Hispanic Center young Latinos/Latinas were asked how they first described themselves: family’s country of origin — Dominican, Mexican, Cuban, etc. — over American, which 24% favored. Even fewer, 20%, responded Hispanic or Latino” (Pew Hispanic Center, 2013). Myth #3: Most Latinos Are Immigrants from Mexico: Latinos come from 27 different countries in Latin America. Rico (who are not immigrants), 4% from Cuba, 6% from other countries. within the bell curve of this demographic of
  • 32.
    being Catholic, fútbol-loving,and communal in worldview there are significant differences among the various Latino groups” (Pew Hispanic Center, 2011). constantly hear about immigrants, immigration reform, immigration politics, and their effects on this society. politicians and media outlets to discuss immigration and the issues and people attached to it. One common perception perpetuated by many sources is that most Latinos are immigrants, when in fact we need to remember that two-thirds of Latinos are born in the United States which means they are Americans by birth to begin with. mmigration debate so wrenching for the Latino community, even those who are not immigrants, are the blood ties where families are often composed of a mix of those born in the U.S. and those who immigrated. pular belief that undocumented immigrants pay no taxes, take away “all” of our jobs, hinder our economy and abuse our
  • 33.
    social services. y undocumented anddocumented Mexican immigrants. freely over the border each season to labor in the Southwest. source of cheap labor. Mexico. The border was always open for their return” (Schefler, 2001) . everyone else and many work for substandard wages at the lowest end jobs in the country. common and results in higher profits for the undocumented employer, and therefore higher taxes paid by the employer. (essentially payroll
  • 34.
    withholding) which resultsin more taxes being paid into the U.S. and State treasuries (due to higher profits for the undocumented employers)” (Schefler, 2001). Mexican/Latino laborers are undocumented, but still withhold payroll taxes from their paychecks, and instead of paying those taxes to the government, they pocket them. in fear of deportation, some rarely seek any social services or file for income tax returns for fear of being discovered and deported. (They can do this with the use of an easily obtainable Individual Taxpayer Identification Number ITIN). e emergency medical care and primary education, the two necessities too urgent to forego (Schefler,2001) . responsible for many of our economic problems and many other troubles? llion undocumented Latino/Hispanics. 245 million people age 18 and over in the U.S (77%).
  • 35.
    About 4.1% ofthe total adult population in this country are undocumented Latino/Hispanic individuals. population in the U.S. “taking away ALL of our jobs?” How many and what type of jobs do they actually “take away?” (4.3% unemployment rate approx. 10 million people) futuristic reality of this group is that beyond being and becoming a stronger economic force in this country ($1 trillion in buying power), Latinos/Hispanics are and will continue to be a major political and social force as well. different position within U.S. society. indirectly. cultural, social, and political effects on U.S. society, or the social issues related to this group; several modern notions are very factual: society (from past to present and future).
  • 36.
    society while exercisingmore power on this country’s social systems than any other minority group. that will keep shaping this country in many different ways and in many different social facets and arenas. largest cities. unemployment rates fluctuate while more recent immigrants from Mexico, and Puerto Ricans moving to the mainland are likely to enter the lower or working class upon arrival. community where even half of the Hispanic population can now be regarded as on parity with the White middle class” (Schaefer, 2002).
  • 37.
    are printed inSpanish among other languages. Bilingual education is available throughout the United States. - American either (Schaefer, 2002). force that is: itself, -being of this country and this society.