Hispanic

Abstract: Hispanic culture values family and community in healthcare practices. Traditional healing methods and cultural beliefs are deeply rooted in Hispanic culture and are often integrated with modern medicine. Globalization has also influenced Hispanic healthcare traditions and created a dynamic healthcare landscape. The cross-border interactions of the Hispanic population shape attitudes towards healthcare and impact access to healthcare services. There are popular and unique treatments in…

As the leaves begin to fall many students make their way back to the classroom, the anticipation of the new semester begins. As a Hispanic college student myself I am familiar with the many effects of stress that consume many college students therefore I will be discussing in my research the effects of stress among Hispanic college student. To begin I will be asking several questions to my participants regarding different factors that could contribute to the levels of stress students experience.…

WHEREAS, September 15 to October 15 is a period were our nation celebrate and recognize the National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States; and WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Week was established by legislation sponsored by Rep. Edward R. Roybal (D-Los Angeles) and first proclaimed President Lyndon Johnson in 1968. The commemorative week was expanded by legislation sponsored by Rep. Esteban E. Torres (D-Pico Rivera) and implemented by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period…

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…

My perspective has changed a large amount over this past year. I have gained a new perspective about the Hispanic culture and the language. I learned a lot through the assignments and some of the assessments. The DT challenges and the Culture, Connect and Compare assessment are just a few of how I have gained that new perspective. My favorite thing we did to learn about culture is the Culture, Connect, and Compare assessments because there was a separate part for culture. On the DT challenges…

(Population Projections, 2013). Statistics indicate that within the last decade only ten counties in Kentucky had a decline in Hispanic population though Hispanic growth was much more pervasive throughout the remaining counties. Kentucky’s Hispanic population consists of about 3% of the State’s total population, recorded as 132,836. More notably is that Kentucky’s Hispanic population grew by an astonishing 122% in the decade from 2000 to 2010. (U.S Census Bureau,…

does. A mother is someone who is underappreciated and is your bestfriend. Motherhood in the hispanic culture is being responsible for the children’s education, teaching the child to be respectful, the child’s health, the house duties, and putting yourself last. All these responsibilities make the mothers the heart of the family and without them a family is not the same. One of the responsibilities of a hispanic mother is to focus on the child’s education. Being…

Hispanics in California Ever since California first became a state in 1848 it has been a major gateway for immigrants, making it an incredibly diverse state. As of today, California is home to more Latin immigrants than any other state in America, including several members of my own family. Hispanic immigrants have hugely impacted California from economics all the way to art and entertainment. Seeing the several contributions that Hispanics have made to our state makes me incredibly proud…

I am the leader of the VVFA of God Hispanic dance team. The roles that I carry as a leader, are getting the team members together, I have to find days out of the week that fit all of our schedules so we can practice and prepare for the events. There are times when the girls do struggle to understand a dance move, but I will not move on until they understand. I also choreograph the dances with a bit of help from the other girls. I have to find out what we are going to wear for the performances…

Assignment #4 - Hispanic & Women Stereotypes Drawing from chapters 11 (Hispanic Americans) and 13 (Women as Minority Group) and both YouTube videos on Latinas featured in Module 10, identify and assess sociological traits pertaining to the minority status of Hispanic Americans and women. Such traits may be found in the Key Terms sections of both chapters. Step 1. After watching both videos, identify, define and analyze 2 sociological traits which appear to be specific to Hispanic Americans…