hispanic heritage essay

The discussion of racism has posed an issue in the United States since the colonial and slave era. During the colonial era, a small group of European colonists settled in North America and over a course of time and through conflict, theft and eventually the genocide of Native Americans this country became majority Europeans. In years to come, the slavery of Africans brought to America will take place. Fast-forward to hundreds of years later to our modern-day era, the Caucasian/European population

In the United States of America immigration has become one of the most highly controversial topics to talk about. Helena Viramontes happens to be one of the many immigrants that immigrated from Mexico to the United States, more specifically, Los Angeles. Having lived in the barrios of Los Angeles Viratmontes’ work reflects the theme while expressing her thoughts on treatment on undocumented immigrants trying to better their lives. In the short story “The Cariboo Café”, Viramontes shows how immigration

In April, 2010 the percentage of White Americans with no Hispanic or Latino background was 64.6 percent by April 2015 the percentage decreased to 61.3 percent. While Black or African American increased from 14.8 percent in April 2010 to 15.7 percent in April 2015 and Hispanic or Latino increased from 17.7 percent in April 210 to 20.5 percent in April 2015. ("Population estimates, July 1, 2015, (V2015)") These estimates

Service Needs among Latino Immigrant Families: Implications for Social Work Practice This article is about a Social Worker advocating for undocumented Latino families here in the United States. The article addresses the needs for undocumented Latino immigrants as they attempt to settle in America. These needs include mental health, physical health care, education, information and support services, and community effort. It talks about the economic crisis that has left the Latinos with higher unemployment

violated by the police. Latinos, are the highest discriminated group, followed by African-Americans, Asians, and then Caucasians. 57% of people in the United States discriminate against; Latinos, Latino-Americans, Latinas, Latina-Americans, Hispanics, and or Hispanic-Americans. (Ross, Agiesta) 51% of people in the United States have prejudice feelings towards African-Americans, and are biased against African-Americans. (Ross, Agiesta) 25% of Americans also show feelings of bigotry towards Asians, and

The question who am I is an interesting question because not only reflect one's own views, but it also reflects the way which society has viewed us. We are a reflection of our society and the zeitgeist of the times. Individuals at times might try to appropriate a different identity, but society often keeps them from categorizing oneself outside the perceived category. For example, Rachel Dolezal, who identifies differently from what others perceive her as. Even though race is socially constructed

In the essay, “ Blaxicans and other Reinvented Americans.” Richard Rodriguez's suggest that an individual's identity is based on the cultural beliefs of oneself rather than based upon the individual’s race. Richard Rodriguez's states, “ I am Chinese and that is because I live in a Chinese city and because I want to be Chinese” (lines 163-165). Richard Rodriguez interprets his identity as Chinese in a manner of freedom and choice. Richard Rodriguez states that he is Chinese because he has the power

The main issues of the Spanish people in the book “Taking sides”, is having to live in the Barrio. An example of this is in the beginning of the book, when Lincoln’s “Old house” has been burglarized. Eventually Lincoln’s mother makes the decision to move away to a “safer neighborhood”. Lincoln is fairly lucky in his case, as his mother had saved money to get out of the Barrio. However, most of Lincoln’s friends aren't so lucky as they dont have the money to get out of the ghetto. And try not to forget

According to U.S. Census Bureau Latino comprise 17% of the American population establishing them as the largest racial minority within the nation. As of July 2013 54 million Latino’s take residence within the United States of America. The Latino population is estimated to reach 128.8 million in the year 2060.1 Other than being a member of the largest minority population, what does it mean to be Latina? Being Latino means you have a unique relationship to the Spanish language regardless of your ability

For many years, the Mexican-Americans faced discrimination by education. Only the Americans had the right to quality education while the Chicanos were considered as less important. In particular, the Chicano women could not attend school. Educating a Chicano woman was considered as a waste of time and resources (Zugel 2012). It would bring no value to the society by taking a Chicano woman to school. Instead, the Chicano women were better off as housewives. The lack of education denied the immigrants