Hispanic

When the topic of Hispanics is brought up, mostly negative connotations arise in association with the Latino community. This comes from the American stereotype of Latinos being uneducated, domestic servants or even criminals, this is shown in by media. This belief has been brought on by the attitude of numerous discriminating broadcasts by American film directors and also through the use of, Donald Trump’s political campaign. (Power point of Mexicans displayed in tv shows) An example of Latino…

and in all races; the Hispanic/Latin culture is one of them having cancer surpass heart disease as one of the leading amongst the culture. Although the percentages have slightly dropped they are still higher than any other chronic disease, I have had to deal with this in my own life having my father fall ill to two of the four common (brain and lung) forms of it and know and understand more about this generational scourge. Most of the disparities are as common in the Hispanic culture as they…

people think I am some Spanish girl, they do not realize I am actually a Mexican-American. Growing up I was never told that my ethnicity would ever have an effect on me. The term Latino and Mexican-American were the only terms I grew up knowing. Hispanic was a term that was forbidden in my house. It was viewed as a term that was meant to cause segregation within the community. I didn’t grow up in the “ghetto”. My hometown is a white suburban area. When I was in elementary school there was a…

Hispanic Health in the United States • The Hispanic ethnicity is the largest minority in the United States. Each year, the Hispanic population keeps growing. However, even though being the largest minority in the United States, Hispanics aren’t the healthiest. According to a study conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, it showed that similar to non-Hispanics, the two leading causes of death in Hispanics are heart disease and cancer. However, Hispanics have higher death…

In today’s society, the number of diverse cultures needing medical care has grown in great numbers. The Hispanic/Latino population has become the largest population that highlights the barriers of providing good, quality healthcare. This growing segment of society has highlighted the issue of how communicating with a patient of a different culture, language and belief system hinders the quality of medical care they receive. Culture influences health beliefs and affects patient compliance. Every…

Southwestern tales, which are also known as Hispanic folktales, were first told around the early nineteenth century and are still told today. Presently, the folktales are used to instill moral lessons and the meanings of religions to people of different ages, especially young children. Jose Griego y Maestas collected and presented the tales “Los tres hermanos (The Three Brothers)” and “La comadre Sebastiana (Dona Sebastiana)” in Tales from the Hispanic Southwest. The tale of “Los tres hermanos”…

“Hispanic families were raised in a way where holidays are spent with your families, not with the entire world. Family comes first.” ( The author of this quote is unknown, but the truth behind it could not be more accurate. American holidays, like Hispanic holidays, are often spent with family. American and Hispanic holidays, although different, are all based upon their country’s culture. Some major holidays, like All Saints Day, Easter, and Christmas, and some small celebrations such as…

Hispanic Youth Dropout Rates: Implementation of Educational Strategies to Lower Rates Introduction Hispanic’s success in education and the labor market is of both immediate and long-term importance to America’s economy. Failure in high school not only affects the individual, but also negatively impacts multiple aspects of our society. Some of these negative aspects include a lost chance for a college education, lower paying jobs, political apathy, decrease in tax revenue, health problems and…

to attend if you are Hispanic 906 tikwiza All universities strive for diversity, but no one university fits every ethnic background. Hispanics, just like African Americans, are a minority group in the U.S. Some factors that Hispanics might consider when making a choice to go to a particular university are: Affordability Graduation rate of that particular ethnic group Hispanic friendly universities; and universities that strive to ensure protection of the rights of Hispanics and ensure they…

are harmful because it overlooks the individuality of a person. It also inhibits personal growth and lessens self-motivation of the actor. They will not be motivated to continue their career. The industry traps the Latino culture in the bodies of Hispanics. Hollywood only focuses on their looks without regarding the culture they come from. Tanisha Ramirez states, “In essence, this sort of thinking traps…