...Latino/Hispanic people are the fastest growing cultural group in the United States in terms of people. The word Hispanic does not define a racial group but it the term refereeing to all Spanish speaking people who reside in the United States . The word Latino however refers to a person of Latin American Origin. Understanding the Latino/Hispanic culture in law enforcement is very important because law enforcement personnel are dealing with people of all ethnic backgrounds and must have an understanding that are not all the same . There are many stereotypes and myths about all cultures and it is also important as a professional law enforcement officer to be able to rise above what are facts and what are just myths based on what movies portray...
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...what a stereotype is. A stereotype is a false picture or idea in many people’s minds about how all members of a certain group look, think, and/or act. Stereotypes exist about members of almost every possible social group, including racial, ethnic, gender, religious, and political groups, among others. A person is said to be “stereotyped” if someone outside of that person’s particular social group, whatever it may be, thinks about him as being like the group’s stereotype, without knowing anything about him; conversely, we say a person is “stereotyping” another if he thinks in stereotypes about people in a certain social group, again, whatever it may be. Most stereotypes are negative and offensive, a few are positive, and some are neutral. A negative stereotype shows a group in a bad light (For example, African Americans are violent.); a positive stereotype shows a group in a good light (For example, “… Asians are good at math” (www.ask.com); and a neutral stereotype is one that is neither good nor bad (For example, Blacks loves watermelon). Perhaps, the most prevalent stereotypes in the US concern all the different races and ethnic groups who live there. An examination of some common stereotypes regarding African Americans, Hispanics/ Latinos, and Asians in the US will demonstrate that negative, positive, and/or neutral stereotypes exist about all three of these groups; There are many negative stereotypes, a few positive stereotypes, and a few neutral stereotypes about...
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...Hispanics and Health Disparities Francesca Novelli University of Phoenix Palomar Medical Center is in the heart (Escondido) of North County, San Diego California area. According to Hispanics Now Largest Group in Escondido, Hispanics account for 46% of the population in Escondido, California (Jones & Lee, 2010). These statistics do not differentiate between illegal and legal residents. Therefore the majority of patients at Palomar Medical Center are Hispanic. Even though the majority of our patients are Hispanic this does not equal an easier rode to healthcare recovery for this vulnerable group. The Hispanic population in the Unites States is a major vulnerable class relating to healthcare access and treatment. They are faced daily with health disparities and need time, education, and encouragement for their path to wellness. According to U.S. Census Bureau as of July 2011 there are roughly 52 million Hispanics living in the United States. This makes people of Hispanic origin the nations largest ethnic or race minority. The definition of Hispanic or Latino is “a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish Culture or origin (Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month, 2012). Among Hispanic subgroups Mexicans ranked the largest at 63% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanics who lacked health insurance in the U.S. was 30.7%. By the year 2050 there is an estimation...
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...historical background of the play’s setting, the playwright, and the original audience, is portrayed as both well-respected for his military prowess and disparaged for his race. Similarly, there are views on hispanics that are both positive and negative that are common with a lot of people. Like Othello, there are features about hispanics that make them get stereotyped or looked down upon by others. Also similar to Othello, there are attributes about hispanics that get made into positive stereotypes. In today’s American society, there are both stereotypes that view hispanics positively, as loyal and hardworking,...
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...throughout the time of television has been widespread. Two shows in particular that I will discuss are “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”, and “The George Lopez Show”. Each show is based around one famous celebrity. “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” was centered around Will Smith, a famous rapper turned actor. “The George Lopez Show” was centered around George Lopez, a famous comedian. Each show was based around a specific ethnic group. “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” was solely around African Americans, and “The George Lopez Show” around Hispanic Americans. These sitcoms challenged the many sitcoms prior to its time, being about a family that was non-white. Skeptics felt these shows would not be popular due to the fact they do not appeal directly to the average American family. Skeptics were proven wrong, as each show ran for 6 seasons. “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and “The George Lopez Show” both changed the perception of class and challenged the typical stereotypes that are normally associated with their respective race. The idea for a new show that would premiere on NBC in 1990 would be based on the new rap sensation Will Smith. Producers loved Smith’s electric personality and comical demeanor. The show would have Will Smith playing as himself, a kid born and raised in West Philadelphia. Smith will be forced to move across the country into his wealthy Aunt and Uncle’s house. Mr. Banks is a judge, and Mrs. Banks is a college professor. The oldest daughter, Hillary, is...
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...the U.S. and the timeline does not end there it goes on to describe a U.S. history full of immigration from all over the world creating the diverse nation we live in today . Immigration was especially intense in the 20th century; between 1901-1930 when more than 18 million people migrated and used Ellis Island as a transit point from Europe. In short immigration defines the U.S. from the very beginning of the founding of the nation. Although immigration is said to have slowed down during the last couple of years, According to Pew Research 40.4 million immigrants lived in the U.S. in 2011 and the population of foreign born was a total of 13%, it also states that immigrant populations has increased 30% since the year 2000” ("Pew Research Hispanic Center", 2013). After reading trough the history of immigration in the U.S and understanding the full extent of our diversity, it is striking that we can still hold so much prejudice towards those that are different or foreign. All Americans except for those of Native American descent come from ancestors who migrated to the U.S.at some point in history. * * * * The greatness of our country is in great part due to its immense diversity. Each culture has strengths and, talents that have contributed in different areas, these “strengths and talents” also create weakness and division because we have to divide our...
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...• How has being an Afro-Latino influenced their art or work? • Does this individual identify himself/herself as Black or Hispanic or both? Why or Why not? Or are they just another member of their respective culture and don’t make the distinction? • As a member of one of the various target cultures in Latin America, does/or did your person face the same stigmas or denial of basic human rights (eg voting rights, education, marriage)? • Are they similar or different from Afro-Americans? How? • Did he/she have to confront similar stereotypes or racism like Afro-Americans in U.S. traditionally have faced due to issues related to race i.e. skin color, hair texture, disenfranchisement, lack of social status/ political status within their community because of their race? • How are Afro-Latinos perceived within this individual’s culture? Is it looked down upon to be a person of color, to be of African descent or “Black”? Are they called something specifically if they are mixed race? • What issues are unique to the Afro-Latino experience? • Which work have you chosen to present? Why? What about it is related to African heritage? • How is their African heritage/experience seen in their work? • Which African cultures are prevalent amongst his/her Afro Latino community in Americas? • What is their experience as Afro-Latinos coming to America? • Are your findings unique only to your Afro-Latino person or to all people of color? • What have you learned about this individual and their culture...
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...actresses were Hispanic, even though today we see more Latinos in Hollywood than before, sadly the percentage of Hispanic representation in Hollywood is still extremely low. Latino stars have it tough. From inevitable accents to being bound to Latino stereotypes, each movie, commercial, and screen-time is an accomplishment. We are never aware all the arduous work that they had to do. We never know where they come from or the sacrifices that they had to make. Some of them changed their name just to be seen beyond their race, others are limited to roles because of their skin color or accent. Stars like Charlie Sheen (Carlos Edwin Estevez), Carmen Miranda (Maria do...
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...Hispanic American Diversity Your Name Axia College of University of Phoenix Hispanic American Diversity From social origins and religion to art and cuisine Hispanic Americans have a big impact on the United States. A Spanish speaking person, from Mexico Spain, and from Central America to Cuba is presented as Latino or Hispano. Below is a review of political, linguistic, social, economic, religious and familial principles of four Hispanic American groups and how they added to the affluent variety of American culture. Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Dominican represent the fastest growing portion of Hispanic population in the U.S. and are characterized by differences as well as similarities in various life aspects. Mexican Americans presently have established themselves more in economic, social, linguistic and legal sphere. They compose one of the largest immigrant groups in the country, with their tradition accomplishing further back than other American groups. According to 2006 American Community Survey, a number of 28,339,354 from total Hispanic population of 44,252, 248 are Mexican Americans which represents 64% of total Hispano. “The family unit is the single most important social unit in the life of Hispanics; the traditional concepts of manhood and womanhood, however, appear to be changing toward a more egalitarian...
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...Hispanic Americans for centuries have a significant role of contribution to society in the United States bringing diversity to the customs and cultures of Americans. Hispanic Americans impacted areas such as politics, public service, scientific, cultural foods and entertainment. Most historians have no knowledge or will acknowledged these impacts Hispanic Americans made on United States history therefore has entrenched anti-Hispanic racism in America. Mexican Americans have the largest population title of Hispanic groups here in the United States and for more than four centuries they have been a major part of history. In the past 30 years the population of Hispanic Americans grew dramatically within the United States. Hispanic Americans include 11% of the U.S. population of which 3.6 million reside in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Dioceses 2012). Many may say that there is racism towards Hispanics but truth is Hispanic is actually not a race but an ethnic classification. Hispanics are individuals that have been in the United States for a long time dating back when settlers where taking over the land of native Indians. Hispanic Americans have different features of their heritage there are distinct differences of Hispanic cultures depending from the country of origin. There are unique immigration waves from each part of the countries of origin that Mexican Americans have the most unique pattern of them all. In the mid 1800s the result of the Mexican War in 1846 to 1848 this...
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...Associate Program Material Religious and Ethnic Groups Paper Instructions Part I Select at least 1 religious and 1 ethnic/racial group not your own from the list below. Religious groups (based on http://religions.pewforum.org/pdf/affiliations-all-traditions.pdf) Christianity Evangelical Protestant Mainline Protestant Historically Black Churches Roman Catholic Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) Jehovah’s Witnesses Orthodox (Greek, Eastern) Judaism (Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform) Buddhism (Theravada or Mahayana) Islam (Sunni, Shia, Sufism) Hinduism Racial/ethnic groups (based on divisions in U.S. Census Bureau documents) Asian (Asian descent) Black (African descent) Hispanic and Latino (South or Central American descent) Pacific Islander (Polynesian descent) White (European descent) Part II Write a 750- to 1,400-word paper in which you consider the following regarding the religious group and racial/ethnic group you selected: Religious group: How does your selected religious group differ from other religious groups (such as in their beliefs, worship practices, or values)? According to social and political views, the Mormon religion is different and therefore, is most noticeable than that of the population in general, and other religions. Their conservation towards political and culture issues are different. A vast amount of Mormons say that definite rulings of right and wrong are strongly held. The Mormons feel that the values they have are felt threatened often by...
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...Defining Latino and Hispanic can be tricky specially if you were born in Mexico. I was born in Mexico, and I consider myself Hispanic because I speak Spanish natively. I also consider myself Latino because Mexico is part of Latin America, and Latinos don’t always have to speak Spanish. I think defining Latino and Hispanic is a personal choice to decide what they want to be identify as. It is important to feel comfortable to say where you come from because everyone should feel proud of where they come from. Some of the things that I think it is crucial to define an ethnic group is to ask that person where they were born. A lot of people who meet people who speak Spanish think they are Mexican but that is disrespectful because a lot of people speak Spanish and they don’t always come from Mexico. Another thing that is crucial to define an ethnic group is to ask that person what they preferred to be identify as because some people get offended. People like to have stereotypes on people based on how they look and I wouldn’t want that because that is disrespectful because you can’t assume someone is from a specific race if they look a certain way....
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...Overcoming Workplace Discrimination GM591 Leadership and Organizational Behavior April 15, 2012 Dr. Barb Vallera Introduction The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Inc. is the oldest and largest privately-held specialty coffee and tea retailer in the United States, whose corporate headquarters are in Los Angeles, CA. They have experienced steady growth and profits since their conception in 1963, but have since embarked upon an international expansion boost. The company has expanded at such a rapid pace that they are considering an IPO in the next couple of years to raise further capital. We primarily sell premium coffee and tea blends that are harvested across the world from private farmers and growers to ensure exclusivity. We select only the top 1% Arabica beans and the finest hand-plucked, whole leaf teas. Our coffee is freshly roasted daily in small batches in a manual European roast style in our private roasting facility. All of our teas are hand blended under the direction of our tea master. Today we proudly offer over 30 varieties of coffee and 20 varieties of teas. In addition to our coffee and tea selection, we have developed the CBTL system, which is a single-serve, automatic proportioning system that provides customers with The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf experience in the comfort of their own home. You can now find The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf products in grocery stores, restaurants, and offices. The company has grown to be an international...
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...UIL Latino History Essay Una mujer de muchos logros What is History? What events are defined as history? Changing the world or even a community with just the tiniest of events is how history is created. Christy Martinez-Garcia is making history in Lubbock, Texas. Born and raised in Lubbock, Christy has long since been discourage for her race, yet none of these things have stopped her from achieving her goals. “Discouragement is my encouragement, tell me I can’t and I’m going to show you I can do it,” Christy stated when asked about herself and the hurdles of being an educated Latina. Christy has become a leader, activist, and an inspiration to an innumerable amount of individuals because of her endless aspirations to change the world. “Be fearless and have faith,” a quote Christy uses to conquer life endless impediments. Latino’s are often stereotyped as drug dealers, criminals, and gangbangers. None of these statements represent every single Latino. Christy is proof of this statement, she has proven every one of these stereotypes to be inaccurate. She has been the founder of various types of organizations, created a newspaper from the Latino perspective, and worked in grassroots communication in Washington, D.C. She is a woman of many accomplishments and has no intention of stopping. Latino Lubbock is one of Christy’s first biggest...
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...Vulnerable Population and Self-Awareness Paper NUR 440 Elizabeth Morris Monday, July 08, 2013 Professor Susan Maxwell The vulnerability of the Hispanic population in the United States is still widely unknown. Everyday we see more and more Hispanic patients coming into our healthcare facilities and we think we have learned so much from them, but there is still much more to learn. The Hispanic population is very different from the American culture. Their belief in the healthcare system in this country is as different as the Hispanic food is to the American food. The way they see and care for their family is as different as the English and the Spanish language are to one another. American medicine is so much of a mystery to the Hispanic culture that it will take many years for them to believe and understand it. In the episode of the neighborhood we meet Gil. Gil Martin is a 52 year old Hispanic male who is married to Helen. Gil and Helen have two children together. Gil has a child from a previous marriage and Helen also has a child from a previous relationship, whom Gil has raised since the child was 3 years old. Gil is a hardworking man with a decent paying job that does not have all the benefits that Gil needs at this time in his life. Gil Martin also has some health problems including, chronic back pain and hyperlipidemia. Gil’s father recently passed away and this has left his mother to tend to herself. This has been very had for Gil’s mother and Gil has been spending...
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