United States communities with Hispanic majority populations

Hispanic children’s participation rates in early childhood education programs are significantly low compared to Caucasian students due to economic disadvantages. The low socioeconomic status of Hispanics has led to lower achievement levels in primary and secondary schools, which is an extension of the lack of early childhood education enrollment. The data does show that Hispanic parents value early childhood education programs and at least know of them. Researchers found evidence to reflect…

both monolingual and bilingual speakers. In the United States, diversity is the new majority made up of a kaleidoscope of racial and ethnic minorities. Inherent in these cultural groups are personal attitudes toward disability, communicative disorders, and stuttering. Culture and language are closely intertwined as they represent ways in how individuals perceive, understand, and interact with the world. With this rise in ethnically diverse populations, the numbers of culturally diverse persons…

integration of society. The United States population is more diverse than ever. In fact, the diverse population makes up half of the demographics and still going. According to the Census Bureau, “long-term shift in culture dynamics of the United States, as non-Hispanic white Americans are expected to become a minority group over the next three decades” (Kayne, 2013). With this shift comes generational realignment, high birth rate of ethnic minorities groups (Hispanics, Asian, and African…

The job of a Correctional official is to detect danger in prisons. These same officials can also detect opportunity to make changes and improve the system as well. Within local jails, state prisons and federal penitentiaries, they serve as the voice of authority as they ensure the security and well-being of prisoners. The job of a correctional official is to stop a violent conflict and ensure order within the prison walls and also to support opportunities to rehabilitate prisoners.…

Common Health Disparities in the Latino Population As individuals progress throughout their lives, healthcare plays an important role. Individuals rely on health care services to provide strong mental and physical health on their wellbeing. The types of health care that may be provided could consist of, but are not limited to, routine visits, surgery, rehabilitation, medications or full body screenings. Ultimately, the health care systems, as a whole, would be able to provide these necessary…

Mass Media? According to Merriam-Webster a Latino is a native or inhabitant of Latin American who lives in the United States. Therefore, there are roughly 54 million of Hispanics living in the United States as on July 1, 2013 (U.S Census Bureau). This makes Hispanics the largest ethnic group in the U.S. Although, they might make up a large amount of these nations populations, Hispanics are still considered a race minority. As a result of this, Latinos have suffered being misrepresented in mass…

Hispanic gangs began forming in California during the early 1920s. They started as loosely knit groups banding together for unity and socializing in the barrios (neighborhoods) where the same culture, customs, and language prevailed. Gang members were male youths ranging from 14 to 20-years-old. Property crimes such as burglary, strong-arm robbery, and vandalism were their crimes of choice. They were very defensive of their barrio, and they would protect it with a vengeance. In our readings,…

the United States from 2011-2012. On the other hand, another poll, taken 2010…

culturally sensitive in the healthcare world and I strive to advocate for underrepresented populations. On a daily basis I encounter patients who come to us from different religious backgrounds, with language and cultural barriers that need the caregivers to be tuned into their sensitivities at such a critical moment. These constant challenges allow me to see that we must give back to our medically underserved communities and be a part of a grander scope of health practitioners, who will go out…

minority groups, and white individuals. Many areas populated by a majority of colored individuals have the least economic opportunity to escape poverty. The imbalance of opportunity for minority groups has placed them at a disadvantage created through the separation of races. White people were the only race who had wealth during the times of segregation, and they did not want to settle in poor communities, so they created their own communities that flourished and left all the minorities behind.…