Race and ethnicity in the United States Census

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 decent living is not probable. While, “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” works for some, there are many low-income families who never break free from poverty. There are…

be defined many ways, but ALCU.org defines it as “the discriminatory practice by law enforcement officials of targeting individuals for suspicion of crime based on the individual’s race, ethnicity, religion or national origin”. Simply put, racial profiling is when one suspects a person of an act solely based on their race. This practice dates back hundreds of years, however it has become so prominent in recent years that it is now considered a major issue. This is not without good reason though,…

refers to the ways in which one is sentenced based on their citizenship, in this journal. Light, Massoglia, and King state the lack of attention given to the relationship between immigration, citizenship, and capital punishment, based on research between immigration and crime, brings about questioning if citizenship is a primary factor on how one is sanctioned in the United States courts (827). The authors emphasize, “Analysis of several years of data from the U.S federal courts indicates…

Often America is referred to as “The large melting pot.” The idea that the United States is a land of opportunity, where anyone can come and blend into a new breed that is uniquely American. However, the cultural diversity in America is clearly evident, from physical characteristics to different religious beliefs and customs. As minorities immigrate to America and attempt to assimilate into society, they are forced to live a pluralistic lifestyle of blending with the current society, while…

Healthcare disparities exist among racial/ethnic minorities in the United States. It 's a basic human right to receive the highest quality of care regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender, and the level of treatment or quality of care people receive should not be determined by their race or ethnicity. Although people are aware of this, yet not everyone gets the same quality of care or treatment in the U.S. The United States spends more money on healthcare delivery than most developed countries,…

The intermarriage of the Asian Americans Simona Nissan San José State University The report The Rise of Intermarriage, of the Pew Research Center from February 2012, presents that the popularity of intermarriage in the United States increased compared to the past. The report mentions that “about 15% of all new marriages in the United States in 2010 were between spouses of a different race or ethnicity from one another” (Wang, 2012), while it is more than double comparing to the 1980…

so different age group? It seems like “tolerant” deserves a mention, as the millennials are replacing the traditional, conservative views of the “Baby Boomers” and the “Lucky Few” with their own. Millennials accept those of all race/ethnicities, as many do not believe race defines who one is as a person. Additionally, millennials are open to the idea that men and women are equal in all parts of society. This young generation fights for the freedom of sexual orientation and gender identity,…

people different view about our world and makes them step out of their comfort zone. In America, some people openly welcome diversity, while others are against. Chloe Evens a Bio Pre-Med students and is associated with the Black United Students (BUS) said, “I feel that Kent State does a great job with diversity on campus. Through the Multicultural Center and Diversity and Development Department they do a lot to get minority students involved and let them know they have a voice on…

things. In high school, many families mirrored what my family looked like. It was not until I came to college that I really understood how different people’s family units look like. This sample was more realistic of the family patterns across the United States. Families come in all shapes and forms but they provide, or aim to provide, a healthy and safe environment. The most conventional approach to defining a family is the substantive definition, which focuses on blood and law. Blood means…

income, and occupation. Low SES among African Americans is linked to HIV/AIDS. Low socioeconomic is a serious health disparity that keeps increasing in the United States. It correlates with lower education, poor health and poverty that effects as a whole in the community. Communities are segregated by SES, race and ethnicity. In 2014, U.S Census Bureau conducted a study and 27% of all African American men, women and children live below the poverty level…