Hispanic Diversity
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Hispanic Diversity
Eth/125
By Jessica Barnum
There are many differences in all Hispanic American groups across the globe. Particularly Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans and Brazilian Americans differ greatly. These groups differ in many aspects like in language, politics, socially, economically, religiously and family interactions. These groups also have several similarities within these aspects and others. I will compare and contrast the four of these groups.
Mexican Americans account for more than 12.5% of the United States' population. Most do speak English but a lot come from the Mexican border in search of a better living situation. The United States is home to the second largest Mexican community in the world. Socially it is very hard for Mexican Americans to get a fair shake. Most of them are day labors or farmers. But not all of them, there are some who do go and learn a trade such as auto mechanics or engineering. Those that do come over and have a degree have to be retrained due to US law anyway. A vast percentage of them come to the United States because Mexico is so impoverished. They come here to live free just like all the rest of us. Religiously they are catholic and you find that most Latin American countries are Roman Catholic. Only a small minority are any of the other religions. Mexican Americans could vote and hold elected office in places such as Texas, especially San Antonio. They ran the state politics and constituted most of the elite of New Mexico since colonial times. However, property requirements and English literacy requirements were imposed in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas in order to prevent Mexican Americans from voting. Some eligible voters were intimidated with the threat of violence if they attempted to exercise their right to vote. In the past, Mexicans were legally considered "White" because either they were, or if not fully, because of early treaty obligations to...
Eth/125
By Jessica Barnum
There are many differences in all Hispanic American groups across the globe. Particularly Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans and Brazilian Americans differ greatly. These groups differ in many aspects like in language, politics, socially, economically, religiously and family interactions. These groups also have several similarities within these aspects and others. I will compare and contrast the four of these groups.
Mexican Americans account for more than 12.5% of the United States' population. Most do speak English but a lot come from the Mexican border in search of a better living situation. The United States is home to the second largest Mexican community in the world. Socially it is very hard for Mexican Americans to get a fair shake. Most of them are day labors or farmers. But not all of them, there are some who do go and learn a trade such as auto mechanics or engineering. Those that do come over and have a degree have to be retrained due to US law anyway. A vast percentage of them come to the United States because Mexico is so impoverished. They come here to live free just like all the rest of us. Religiously they are catholic and you find that most Latin American countries are Roman Catholic. Only a small minority are any of the other religions. Mexican Americans could vote and hold elected office in places such as Texas, especially San Antonio. They ran the state politics and constituted most of the elite of New Mexico since colonial times. However, property requirements and English literacy requirements were imposed in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas in order to prevent Mexican Americans from voting. Some eligible voters were intimidated with the threat of violence if they attempted to exercise their right to vote. In the past, Mexicans were legally considered "White" because either they were, or if not fully, because of early treaty obligations to...