Race and ethnicity in the United States Census

according to recently release census data, international migration fuelled Canada’s population growth by two-thirds of Canada’s population between 2001 – 2006 (Stats Can 2011). Almost three-fourths of newcomers arriving between 1996 and 2001 have settled in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver. Both Canada and the United States have experienced an increase in the regional distribution of entering immigrants. American research shows that a mixture of economic push factors (away from states like…

they're pursuing ethnic and racial ambiguity. Take Williams. With her new smaller nose and long, straight hair, the African-American woman seems to be toying with the idea of ambiguity. And maybe we shouldn't be surprised. The intermingling of ethnicities and races—via marriages, friendships, and other interactions—has created a peculiar fusion in this country. It's the great mishmash where Christmas and Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are celebrated in one long festive spirit, where weddings mix Hindi…

availability and neighborhood characteristics in the United States. Preventive Medicine, 44(3), 189-195. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2006.08.008 The purpose of this study was to examine how the availability of four different food outlets (chain supermarkets, non-chain supermarkets, grocery stores and convenience stores) correlate with race, ethnicity, SES, and population size in relation to zip codes. The information was pulled from the 2000 Census. One of the main findings was in…

shows that health disparities are systematically linked with socially disadvantaged populations (Braveman, Kumanyika, Fielding, LaVeist, Borrell, Manderscheid, & Troutman, 2011). Health disparities are avoidable health differences according to race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status (SES), or other characteristics associated with discrimination or marginalization (Braveman, et al., 2011). When attempting to improve the health status of individuals in developed countries, the primary focus is on…

Is Inequality Bad for Our Health? When it comes to discussing inequality and the effects it has on health, many people will ask, “Is there really a correlation?” Or they will argue that inequality does not exist and if it does it is not their problem because it does not affect them personally. Yet, research shows that inequality can negatively affect the health of even the affluent (“Inequality and Health”). There is no question that having a low income or living in poverty goes hand-in-hand…

that exist in relation to human interaction and functionality of the aggregate of people within communities is that change is necessary. Change is is vital part of the inevitable progression that occurs within society across the world. From the United States of America to Japan, forms of social reform: a movement by the “people” whom seek to transform, the political and social ideologies of the current ruling body or majority people, in regards to those who have been marginalized by society;…

of culture; however even the most perfect country has it’s buried issues. As a whole, humanity has come very far in order to be an equal society, and yet as far as the year 2016 BCE, the issues are still there. In relation to its neighbour the United States of America, Canada has in no way an issue in the respect of equality, but under the peace, it is there. All minorities in Canada are facing some form of prejudice, that allows for the escalation into discrimination and racism. Prejudice, or…

While the Senate is made up of 94% Whites, 2% Blacks, 3% Hispanics and 1% Asians. There is a big difference when it comes to proportional representation while looking at the U.S. population and its congress, there is representation of the four main races, but it is not proportional. Descriptive representation is somewhat present in the U.S. congress, but it is not proportional to the population, this may cause the overlooking of some groups of people, but it doesn’t mean that their needs won’t…

National CLAS-Standards for Cultural Competence in Healthcare Service Delivery Health care disparities and inequities among ethnic and racial minorities have been persistent in the U.S. healthcare system. Health disparities occur when one group of individuals face poor access to care, disproportionate rates of disease or death, and lack of quality in healthcare delivery (Longest, 2016). With the efforts of healthcare reform and the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable are Act of…

immigrants and nonimmigrants in the United States is identified as an immense health concern and requires immediate attention. An immigrant is any person who goes to another country to live permanently. According to the American Community Survey (ACS), in 2014 immigrants made up more than 42.4 million, or 13.3%, of the total U.S. population. The disparity in health between U.S born citizens and immigrants is a challenging problem among professionals in the United States. The health of…