Hispanic Lifestyles

It is well known that the United States is made up of several different cultures and the health care system delivers care to a very diverse population. However, depending on ones culture-receiving care may be a challenge at times. In this paper we are going to take a closer look at the culture of Hispanic Americans. The Hispanic population has grown to over 55 million residents with in the United States in 2015, with an estimated growth rate of 2.1% per year (Krogstad & Lopez, 2015). Making this minority group on of the fastest growing populations within the United States (DeNisco & Barker, 2016).

The cultural practices that Chicanos/Chicanas partake in such as being pachucos and pachucas, being actively involved in feminism, creating music and using stereotypes in film reflect their struggle to attain freedom and empowerment against Anglo society and within themselves. The various elements that make up Chicano culture have helped them resist Anglo culture and develop subcultures within the Chicano community. In addition, it has also allowed them to free themselves from the idea of becoming just like standard the American that they are expected to be.

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.

Hispanics are a subculture that exists in American culture. The Hispanic subculture is an immensely diverse social group that makes up a large portion of the United States, however it does not share the same aspects that are found in American culture. The Hispanic subculture differs from American Culture through their food, traditions during celebrations, and language.

America is a growing country with people and technological advancements. As the country grows, the population increases, which involves a mixture of cultures. Hispanic and Latino Americans now stand at 17% of the population, which is the smallest percentile. (Latino/Hispanic Culture in the U.S...Interchange) Even though Hispanics and Latinos are the smallest ethnic group, they have influenced America. Through traditions and cuisines, the culture is changing and adjusting to modern America, which changes the originality of the culture. The cultural changes have also occurred in their celebrations, superstitions, and family. Traditions that began generations ago are still evolving and prospering.

Why do I care about this? Is this morally and culturally ethical? Ignorance is bliss, no? Of course, considering the environmental, social inequalities, and health aspects, my interests seem to be clearly justified … no? Philosophical inquiry will allow me to ask these questions and meticulously ponder their meaning. Specifically, however, LFP will allow me to incorporate and further understand my own “lived experience” regarding environmentalism and being Latina. In other words, LPF gives me an academic voice to articulate and expand on my experience. For example, [an experience] already during this winter break, my father reflected upon his views when I mentioned what I was planning on

Cardenas & Kerby (2012) reveal, “Our country is rapidly changing. As we approach the year 2050, our nation will be increasingly more diverse, and Latinos will be one of the forces driving this demographic change. According to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau population estimate, there are roughly 50.5 million Hispanics representing about 16 percent of the U.S. population. By 2050, when demographers tell us that there will be no racial or ethnic majority among the general population of the United States, it is projected that the Latino population will double to 30 percent. Consequently, the role of Latinos in shaping our country’s political and economic climate is becoming more significant (Para. 1).This essay will explain some of the social class experiences of Hispanic Americans including economic struggles, education attainment, and healthcare insurance.

The hispanic culture has many diverse, interesting, and unique views when it comes to the topic of death, dying, ghosts, and funeral arrangements. Because hispanic culture has many influences from not only modern day religious beliefs like the dominant religion of Roman Catholicism but also from ancient religions and culture such as the Maya and Aztec there is often times a mixed view on death. Similarly, because of the diversity in the history of hispanic culture there are many different cultural influences such as holidays like El dia de los muertos and long held folklore that makes the topic of death and dying in the hispanic culture very interesting.

Culture is according to Zimmermann (2015), “the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts”. One culture that I am not affiliated with and did not grow up in is the Hispanic/Latino culture. Today, this culture is one of the fastest-growing cultures in the United States of America (“Understanding the Hispanic/Latino,” n.d.).

Hispanic Comfort and Beliefs The Hispanic population is the nation’s largest ethnic minority according to the United States Census. As of 2015, there are fifty-six million Hispanics living in the United States making up seventeen percent of the nation’s total population (Bureau, 2016). Studies have shown that Hispanics are less knowledgeable about advance directives and were less likely to use them. Hispanics compared to other races usually preferred that the doctor or a family member initiate the conversation about advance directives. They also worry that physicians may not treat them as well or that physicians may discontinue life support prematurely if they made the choice for less aggressive treatment ("Literature Review on Advance Directives.").

The community that I researched was the Hispanic community.  According to Shedlin, Decena, Mangadu, and Martinez (2017) the Hispanic community may exhibit several issues when attempting to participate in policy-based research or conduct policy-based research (Shedlin, Decena, Mangadu, & Martinez, 2009).  Shedlin, Decena, Mangadu, and Martinez (2007) noted several difficulties when attempting to conduct a study in a Hispanic community that included a number of immigrants (Shedlin, Decena, Mangadu, & Martinez, 2009).  These difficulties were mainly associated with fear of stigmas, discrimination, immigration authorities, and cultural values (Shedlin, Decena, Mangadu, & Martinez, 2009).  Shedlin, Decena, Mangadu, and Martinez (2007) also noted several challenges when attempting to recruit participants, the environment they inhabited, and sensitivity to the topic being studied (Shedlin, Decena, Mangadu, & Martinez, 2009).

My selected cultural group is the Hispanic/Latino community. “Hispanic” and “Latino” are interchangeable yet distinct terms used to describe this cultural community classified as the second largest (17 % - 57 million) minority population in the United States. With Spanish as the primary language and its gender connotations, persons of “Latino” (masculine) and “Latina” are specifically of Latin American heritage (southern U.S.A., Central and South America, inclusive of the Caribbean). Eurocentric in origin, Hispanic is a gender neutral term which delineates persons not just from Latin America but the Iberian countries (Spain, Portugal, and Andorra) as well. Hispanic is a modern term originating in the 1970’s and usage of both, Hispanic and

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 proved that Hispanics aren't bad people and that we are highly motivated individuals. Just because I wasn't born here and my mom, brothers, and I are immigrants doesn't change our mind set on what we want to achieve in life. If anything it motivates us more. I know what my mom sacrificed coming here to let us have an opportunity of a better

Your book made me aware of being a Hispanic minority in the U.S, I have witnessed what it is to be discriminated because of my color of my skin. For instance, it was explained that diaspora, any group living as a minority among people of the prevailing color, corresponds too many situations at hand. The most compelling evidence is the body faces many hardships and difficulties. Those who are going through the same problems shouldn’t face a more difficult road. Danger is all around the body and experience a lower quality of life because of their color of their skin.