Demographics of the United States

Cultural Diffusion: the spreading out of culture, culture traits, or a cultural pattern from a central point. Demographics: the statistical data of a population, especially those showing average age, income, education, etc. Dictatorship: a country, government, or the form of government in which absolute power is exercised by a dictator. Human Development Index:is a statistical tool used to measure a country's overall achievement in its social and economic dimensions. Urbanization:is the…

that “there is only one France and people should not subdivide into their separate communities.” (PRI, Talking about race and identity in France) As a result, dual belonging concept, which is used in cultural and racial melting pots such as the United States and Canada, is not acceptable in France. (Migration Policy Institute) The opposition against the dual belonging concept, called “Zero-sum view” caused the French to think “commitment to a minority culture detracts from the quality of one’s…

internet search for American culture turned up more than 47 different cultures that are now embedded in the identity of America and transforming this nation into a multiculturalism American Society (Millet, 2013, p. 1). This growing blend of diverse demographics reflects, in many aspects such as educational, employment, health requirements and religion. All aspects which have a direct effect on emergency services. As first responders and emergency services providers, we interact directly with…

Anything is possible in America. Those who are able and willing to work, are working. All Americans have the same opportunities. These are a just a few of the statements often made by middle and upper class Americans. For a significant portion of the population, this could not be further from the truth. For many families living in poverty, defined as earning less than $24,563 annual income for a family of four (U.S. Census Bureau, 2016), achieving the American dream of working and making a…

the average person wishes they could live, most men would like to have a nice car, attractive women, and expensive clothing, but all too often it is simply impossible for them to attain these things. Although the campaign was targeted at an older demographic, the “coolness” of Joe Camel lead to him being extremely popular with children. According to Brody (1991) “One group of researchers said their study showed that since the start of the Old Joe campaign three years ago, the brand had become…

consisted of testing Catholics and Protestants within the same ethnic group. They also used data from the American National Election Studies. The LNPS consisted of 1,546 Mexicans, 682 Cubans, and 589 Puerto Ricans living in 40 metropolitan areas in the United…

Osio explains that an America without the melting pot of cultures would not be the America Huntington know either. Osio showed that while Huntington thinks the Hispanic demographic has completely separated itself; that most have and that it has been generation by generation that the changes have taken effect. Most Hispanic American now speak English and prefer it to Spanish. Osio brings up that Huntington is confused about…

In the book “The Next Hundred Million – America in 2050” author Joel Kotkin predicts the future outcome of America compared to other countries around the world. According to him “The Next Hundred Million is not a story of power brokers, policy disputes, or media perceptions. Rather, it is an inquiry into the evolution of cities, towns, and neighborhoods, and of industries, churches, and families, both in newly emerging regions and in venerable old ones.” While reading this book my thoughts and…

The tragic day in history, Putnam and Sanders stated in Still Bowling Alone, seemed to have “ strengthened the civic conscience of young people in the United States.” (Putnam/Sanders) Putnam and Sanders found that Americans born in the 80’s, who were at their most impressionable age when 9/11 occurred and the results of it, are more actively engaged in politics and their communities than the generations prior…

how the government can help with economy inequality. As a matter of fact, he believes government action is one of the the only ways. Krugman concludes that in America, high incomes are taxed less than what they were taxed the past. In addition he states, “Thus raising taxes on the rich back toward historical levels can pay for part, though only part, of a stronger safety net that limits inequality” (570). In addition, Krugman believes that “aftermarket policies” and “The Great Compression” can…