Hispanic And Native American Culture

“Culture is a learned system of knowledge, behaviors, attitudes, beliefs, values, and norms that is shared by a group of people.”(71) People learn their culture by those that raise them and by those that they grow up with, I belong to only one culture which is the Hispanic/Latino Culture. Hispanics are often defined as people from any country that is spanish speaker in Latin America. Us hispanics and Latin Americans come from diverse social, economic, and geographic backgrounds making us all different depending on our family heritage and national origin. However, there's some cultural similarities that tend to bring our diverse backgrounds together.

Many immigrants come to the United States from all over the world. Some bring their families, some their prized possessions, others come with nothing but determination and the goal of a better life. One thing that every immigrant brings with them is their culture. One of the most dominant minority cultures in the United States is the Mexican culture. The US shares a border with Mexico making it easier for immigrants to stay in contact with their families in their home country and more closely connected to their culture. In 2014, 64 percent of Hispanic people in the United States identify as Mexican("FFF: Hispanic Heritage Month 2015." US Census Bureau. N.p., 14 Sept. 2015. Web. 10 Dec. 2016.).

When thinking about Hispanic parties, most people think of piñatas, traditional hollow papier-mâché creations filled with candy. Each child at the party is blindfolded and given a stick to try and break the piñata, spilling the candy onto the ground for all the children to collect (Explore Hispanic Culture, 2012). However, researchers believe this tradition extends back to Mayan times, where clay pots filled with gifts were broken open and considered to be favors from the gods (EHC, 2012).

There is always something to talk about poverty, women, men, abortion, Hispanics, Muslims, and so many other topics. When the word Hispanic comes to mind it’s more about the pride or just the courage that someone has. Being Hispanic or Latino is about the person you become; the person who decided to be successful. Being Hispanic means a lot to me, it means that I'm a part of a great history and culture. It means I'm a loyal person and I will complete the objective at hand.

Being Hispanic to me is living the best of both worlds. I get to experience two perspectives in this world, being American and Mexican. The variety of flavors I eat daily at school; hamburgers, hotdogs,french fries and corn dogs.While at home and on the holidays I eat Tamales,Birria,Mole and Pozole. My ethnicity is questioned by others because of the color of my skin, asking me ''Are you Arabian?'' and 'Are you Puerto Rican?' are the ones most common asked. My skin complexion is what the worlds sees and judges upon not knowing the actual roots. As it says on Google, Hispanic means a Spanish-speaking person living in the United States.We get to have the privilege to admire ourselves being bilingual.There are a lot of Hispanics and other races in the United States that have been criticized and hated for no reason.My parents came to the United States to have a better education and future for their children. I believe that other families did they same since the United States is considered the 'free land' and the 'land of all dreams' since multiple people risk their lives trying to be apart of America.Americans says we steal their jobs when in reality the jobs look for us because everyone knows Hispanics work hard and get the job done.Many Hispanic use to go to Home Depots or gas stations and wait for a job to show up.

To some people the word Latino can be very confusing, in the sense that there are many definitions of what is a “true” Latino and what certain groups consider themselves. Latinos come in all different shades, and might not even speak the same dialect of Spanish. Whether it be Latinos originating from Cuba, Honduras, Dominican Republic or Brazil, one thing we can argue is considering or associating yourself with being black or with your Afro roots is something that is not taken well in the Hispanic/Latino community. There is always a negative connotation about embracing your black roots or acknowledging the fact that majority of Hispanic/Latinos come from some sort of black/afro descent. This is especially seen in older generations and even within the generation now. Many people will argue that they are either mixed with European and Taino and completely forget about the other major component in their history.

The term “Hispanic” started being used by our government in 1970. It was a way of lumping all Latinos into one category. It most likely made sense at the time when you consider, that there are twenty-one different Spanish speaking countries in the world…that I can think of, and maybe it’s just a bit much to have to add all of them to our census. Who knows? If you ask someone if they are Hispanic, you will most likely get one of two answers.

The way a person views body image is greatly influenced by the individuals that surround you. Different cultures have different expectations of how someone should look, act, and dress. Girls are especially targeted by this stereotype of having to look a certain way or else they feel as if they don’t belong, which cause them to be ashamed of their body and feel ugly. Mexican-American girls in the United States are struggling to balance morals of two completely different cultures, concerning not only body image but a way of life.

Sadie Wallace Coach Reynolds English II 24 October 2014 Hispanic Culture Vs American Culture What do you think is different between Latin culture and the United States culture? There have been many stereotypes about Latinos/Hispanics that have developed over the course of history.

All cultures are extremely beautiful, but especially the American and Hispanic culture. Both of these cultures have similarities and difference and that is what makes them beautiful. They have difference in their language, family structure and traditions. The first main difference between these two cultures is the language. In the Hispanic culture, the people mostly speak Spanish, whereas in the American culture they speak English.

Music has always been an outlet to use to express oneself sorrows, desires, and to tell stories. Mexican Americans have used music for decades to represent and honor their Mexican roots and patriotism, but to also express their struggles in the United States. It’s a pleasant combination of pride, struggle, and the journey of a relatable pain. Stories that are always told with Regional Mexican music are that of “mojados” (wetbacks), undocumented immigrants, deportation, government corruption and drug cartels. One of the most famous Mexican bands to date is Los Tigres Del Norte. Los Tigres sing stories that are relatable to their fans and now with Donald Trump’s presidency it seems the band will have new material at the very least for the

America has always been a nation of immigrants. Over our history, generations of immigrants seeking a better life for themselves and their families have come to this country and made it what it is today. Our country has a lot of races such as Asians, Native Americans, Hispanics, African Americans and many others. I am Hispanic. Being Hispanic has its advantages because we have the opportunities to practice our own culture that it is enriched with wonderful traditions and the American culture as well. Another privileged of being Hispanic is being bilingual. Knowing two languages can help us advance in the workplace. When it comes to social class, Hispanic are at the lowest rung of the social ladder. We do not have a lot of saying when it comes to politics. We are consider the largest minority group in the United Sates, but yet all Hispanics are considered to be a low social class. On the other hand, being Hispanic has its disadvantages we get stereotype a lot. Many people argue that Hispanics take jobs away, but it is not true. We have only taken the hard labor jobs such as agriculture; basically, the jobs that no one else will do. According Pew Hispanic Center (2012) more than a quarter of a Hispanics [immigrants] are janitors, 350,000 are maids and housekeepers, and 300,000 are groundskeepers. Despite this, many backbreaking jobs Hispanics perform at low wages provide goods and services to all Americans. We, Hispanic, are known for our willingness to work hard for our families. Our culture is very family oriented. We tend to help our own members and work hard for their best interest. Being Hispanic has taught that I have keep working hard to reach my goals and never give up no matter what people think about

Hispanic: adjective, His·pan·ic, \hi-ˈspa-nik\: coming originally from an area where Spanish is spoken and especially from Latin America; of or relating to the people, speech, or culture of Spain and/or Portugal. That is the definition of “Hispanic” from Merriam-Webster, and as would be expected, does not even begin to encompass the scope of what being “Hispanic” is. Being Hispanic means much more than a simple dictionary definition or an encyclopedic blurb, it is a sequence of generations, a way of life, a style of expression, an identity and a point of solidarity. For some, “Hispanic” simply means that I am absolutely fluent in Spanish or that I come from a Latin American country (although the distinction between Hispanic and Latino should

The term Hispanic is to a great extent broadly and frequently used in states like Florida and Texas. Although both terms are used interchangeably, there is a difference between Hispanic and Latino. Hispanic is a term that originally referred to a relationship to ancient Hispania. Now it relates to the contemporary nation of Spain, its history, and culture. A citizen of Spain residing in the United States is a Hispanic. Latino refers more exclusively to persons or communities of Latin American origin. While there is

The term Hispanic comes from the word “Hispania” which later becomes “España” (Spain). Hispanic is a term used for Spaniards, people who live in Spain, and for people who live in South and Central America. However, Hispanic excludes Brazilians. The word is strictly for Spanish speaking countries