Families exist in a larger complex made up of a community of kinship network and friends that make up their beliefs and values practices that are defined within the family (lynch 43). These beliefs and values are based on culture, which is comprised of the different languages spoken, as behaviors that influence each individual’s way of thinking, feeling, and interacting (28). The two cultures I decided to observe was that of the Hispanic/Latino and African American, each culture offers many differences in terms of values, communication, and religious beliefs.
The Hispanic/Latino groups are comprised of many ethnic groups such as native people, African, European, and Asian heritage (25). They have an extended family that does not necessarily include blood …show more content…
Women are mostly the breadwinners of the family being that they are functioning in a single parent household. According to Understanding families: Supportive approaches to diversity, disability, and risk, 23% of children live with their mother in single parent homes and 3% live with their father, being that many state laws favor women. It is estimated that 52% of African American children live in single mother families compared to the 27% of Latino children (Hanson & Lynch, 2013, pp. 6). Religion in the African American culture is considered an important aspect from birth until death. Many are affiliated with Christian denominations—notably Baptist and Church of God in Christ. Church is a focal point, for emotional support and socialization, where pastors and ministers are seen as teachers, counselors, and kinsmen. They are strong in faith believing no matter the challenges presented in life, it was meant for a purpose knowing “The Lord will provide” through every raging storm. However, the Hispanic and Latino culture are Roman Catholic Christians, who attend church regularly, pray to God, Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and saints;
The Hispanic/Latino groups are comprised of many ethnic groups such as native people, African, European, and Asian heritage (25). They have an extended family that does not necessarily include blood …show more content…
Women are mostly the breadwinners of the family being that they are functioning in a single parent household. According to Understanding families: Supportive approaches to diversity, disability, and risk, 23% of children live with their mother in single parent homes and 3% live with their father, being that many state laws favor women. It is estimated that 52% of African American children live in single mother families compared to the 27% of Latino children (Hanson & Lynch, 2013, pp. 6). Religion in the African American culture is considered an important aspect from birth until death. Many are affiliated with Christian denominations—notably Baptist and Church of God in Christ. Church is a focal point, for emotional support and socialization, where pastors and ministers are seen as teachers, counselors, and kinsmen. They are strong in faith believing no matter the challenges presented in life, it was meant for a purpose knowing “The Lord will provide” through every raging storm. However, the Hispanic and Latino culture are Roman Catholic Christians, who attend church regularly, pray to God, Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and saints;