Influence of Artistic Expression in the Hispanic Community. Art is not just a picture on a wall or in a museum, art comes in many forms. Throughout history, it has always been the case that art has the power to change society, especially when new media are used to express an idea. You can perceive the art in many ways. However, in many other ways, the creator's expression of ideas and feeling may influence the spectator. Frequently, art in the Hispanic community is highly influenced by the artists’
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According to the U.S Census Bureau, the Hispanic population is projected to account for 17 percent of the U.S population and by 2060 29 percent of the United States is projected to be Hispanic- more than one quarter of the total population (U.S Census Bureau). These immigrants come to the United States for many different reasons: to seek economic opportunities and
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For this report I am selecting a race, and a religious affiliation in which I do not belong. Our country is great on the fact it was formed by those of differing faiths, and ethnicities. I have chosen to write about the Hispanic and Latinos for my ethnic group, and Hinduism for my religious group. The Hindu religion is based around karma, and dharma. Karma is believed to be the actions, and intent of a person as an individual factor in the outcome of their future. An example of this is those who
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Heath Status of The Latino or Hispanic Population Maria Funez NRS-429V Family-Center Health Promotions February 29, 2015 Heath Status of The Latino or Hispanic Population Hispanics migrate to the United States for many different reasons but one of the most powerful motivators of migration whether legal or illegal is economic instability within the countries of origin. Although, is dangerous crossing the Mexican boarder to reached the U.S. the hopes for a better life is a powerful motivator
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Childhood Obesity in Latino Children. Cindy Martinez Phoenix University The purpose of the Powerpoint presentation in the workplace project is to raise awareness for health care workers in regards to the increasing rate of obese Latino children in the United States. In the past several decades and according to the State of Obesity “38.9 % of children ages 2-19 are obese in the Latino culture.” The rates of severe obesity are higher amongst these children compared to the White American children
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According to The New Latinos by PBS immigrants were migrating to the United States in hopes for better lives. These people thought the United States would be like “paradise” because jobs were so plentiful, more than thousands of families were trying to get across. Immigrants faced many challenges while working with in these new professions. The rapid increase of immigrant population in metropolitan areas across the United States brings significant changes to these urban areas and raises heated
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ethnicity, lack of education, lack of primary care provider and prejudice, it becomes a difficult task. As reported by The Office of Minority Health of the U.S. Department of Health& Human Services (HHS) the largest population concentration of Hispanic/Latino is in San Jose, California, and African American is in Michigan. The City of San Jose or the state of California has not provide specific vital/healthcare information to the HHS and Michigan reported Infant Death Rates as fallow: White – 1997=
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1 HEALTH DISPARITIES 2 The Health of Hispanic and Latinos Health disparities in the diverse American demography creates challenges in the overall health status of ethnic minorities. Tragic disadvantages on obtaining optimal health care can be linked to variables such as being from a specific socioeconomic status, race, geographic location, age, gender, mental health, genetic background, or having a disability. This injustice on how health care is being provided is debilitating for
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employment on the foundation of color, race, religion, national origin, and sex (EEOC, 2011). The 2010 census results make available comprehensive household categorizations by race, age, relationship, and also showed statistics that those of Non-Hispanic Caucasian children at this time makeup the minority of new born babies in the U.S. underlining demographic alterations that could reform U.S. government policies concerning more than just civil rights (US Census).
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27th anniversary of National Hispanic Heritage month which begins September 15th and ends October 15th. The National Hispanic Heritage recognizes the contributions Hispanic and Latinos have made to the United States. September 15th was chosen as the kick off day because it’s the independence day of five Latin American countries; these countries are Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. Columbus Day is also celebrated on October 12th. Hispanic Heritage week was first started
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