Hispanic Cultures And The United States Of America

Culture includes religion, what we wear, how we wear it, our language, marriage, music, what we believe is right or wrong, how we greet visitors, how we behave with loved ones, and many other aspects. Food is another main part of culture and that includes how we sit at the table and our dietary needs. Hispanics and Americans are the two largest ethnic groups in America. This means both of these groups had to become accustomed to the culture of one another. One very immense difference and similarity between Hispanics and Americans is food.

American culture is heavily influenced by the Hispanic culture because when Hispanic people move to America they bring their culture with them. Their culture has influenced our religion, cuisine, social media, etc. Hispanic people make up 15.8% of the population in America so it is no surprise that they are the leading minority group to have influence on American culture.

Many Latinos in the U.S. are descendants of Mexican people who lived in the Southwest when it was taken as plunders of war or acquired in a series of land sales. In many cases, their ancestors became Americans not by their own choice. Almost all other American Latinos or their ancestors migrated here from Latin America in search of a better life and opportunities. As a group, Latinos represent a combination of several ethnic backgrounds, including European,

Hispanic heritage is an important concept that surrounds my entire life. I have lived in Colombia until I turned fourteen years old. Colombia is a beautiful country in South America and consist of mostly Hispanic individuals. This culture has been important in my life because it helps define who I am and how I view the world. It was not until I moved to the United States that I began to become more aware of different ethnic groups. I grew up in a city where everyone was the same, looked the same and had the same cultural behaviors in our country.

The Hispanic population has experienced an incredible growth in the past decade in the United States of America. In 2006 it was estimated that the Hispanic cover 11 % of the population in North America. Their Origin is in Mexico and the few Spanish speaking countries in the Caribbean. American culture is derived from people who originated from the European nations like Italy and the Great Britain. Cultural identity is very important for every ethnic group as it shapes the culture of that particular faction and therefore, a certain culture cannot realize its own values until it is exposed to another one.

Hispanics or Latinos are defined as a people of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, South or Central American, or other Spanish speaking culture. This term “Hispanics” was created by the U.S. federal government in the early 1970’s to refer to Americans born in a Spanish speaking nation or with ancestry to Spanish territories. Hispanics people are vibrant, socializing, and fun loving people. Among various facts associated to this culture is that they have a deep sense of involvement in their family traditions and cultures.

In the United States, Spanish culture and language has a growing influence on Americans and American culture. Some aspects of this influence include Hispanics in the United States, bilingual education in the United States, politics related to Spanish speakers, and the thoughts of Americans on this growing influence.

Nationalism is having pride in your country or nation. People show pride in their country or nation by celebrating their country’s national holidays and/or fighting for your country in the armed forces. For example, the American Revolution and the Latin American Revolution are examples

Cubans have created strong affects on the economy, especially in Miami. Immigrants turned Miami into a town booming with activity and economic strength. (Schaefer, 2006)

The Hispanic population of the United States of America believe it or not highly affects the American economic system. This ranges from business, money, and even governmental leadership. But there is always discrimination among unique individuals and unique races. But what some may not know is that Hispanics play a major role in how America was formed today. This ranges from physical structures, cities, traditions, and the most famous cuisine in the world. So, take a time to think what will the US will be missing if Hispanics were never here. We always say that immigrants came here for a better living, but we never consider the fact that they also made OUR lives better.

Culture is what people learn and how they use it to maintain their lifestyle by how they were brought up. When it comes down to cultural diversity it is a culture in its own way by the elements and value of each individual and that is what make it a cultural diversity. The Hispanic that lives in the United States can be Mexican, Cuban, South/Central American and Puerto Rican or any other Spanish origin. In 1970s the term “Hispanic” came from a Census used for each individual in a Hispanic origin or culture of Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Central/South

It wouldn’t be an unknown fact that America is greatly populated by the Hispanic culture. Whether that be a mix of European and Hispanic races, there is no doubt that there is a strong Latino presence in the United States. Because of immigration in the 1800’s, and the overrun of the European and Hispanic countries onto American soil, thick cultural history was buried into the American melting pot. And though both European and Hispanic cultures came into America, Hispanics gravitated toward the west coast, because of its vicinity to the Mexican border. Their culture is greatly represented in America through their art, their identity, and their relationships with others in places like Texas, California, and Nevada.

I think that Hispanic Americans are changing American culture more so than they are assimilating. One of my good childhood friends, Jonathan Arenas, was 100% Mexican. Both of his parents were born and raised in Mexico before moving to the United States to start a family. I can recall going to his house all the time and thinking how different everything was. His family was one of the most kind and genuine group of individuals that I have ever met. Everything from the smell of their house, the food they made, and they way they spoke was unlike any other household that I grew up around. His birthdays were always a fun event to go to as well because they had traditions like no other. Every year there was always a piñata and we all got to take turns

Upon initial research of the rich heritage of California the two minority groups that stood out as especially influential in historic California and today’s society are the Native Americans and Hispanic Americans. To better understand and identify with these minority groups we must identify the common themes within their day to day life. By researching each culture’s common family traditions, religious beliefs, arts & entertainment, and language one can gain a greater appreciation of many different kinds of people, and in turn have more effective relationships in a multicultural society.

The term Hispanic refers to Americans of Spanish-speaking countries’ descent or those individuals who trace their roots to these countries. The US government mandates that people who have their roots in Spanish-speaking countries be categorized as Hispanics or Latinos. It is important to note that one of the most uniting factors of Hispanics is their attachment to the