White Hispanic and Latino Americans

The American Dream In the continent of Asia where I used to live, the American dream has brought to my attention to live and work here in America. Certainly, there are three categories that I want to share to which this American dream for me is well and alive and these are as follows: Due to poverty, due to lack of employment and due to family responsibility. First category is due to poverty. Anyone in my hometown in Asia wants to come in America because of poverty and to have…

In an ever-diversifying world, especially here in America, a challenge many of us face is cultural boundaries. It is not uncommon for us to be oblivious to other cultures because it isn’t one of our priorities to be knowledgeable about them. While pursuing a career in physical therapy, I am sure to treat a multitude of people from all over the world. It is imperative to my profession that I am exposed to as many interactions with cultures, other than my own; to increase the rapport I hope to…

My mother is Mexican and my father is Caucasian with European ancestors. Ethnically I identify as Hispanic or Latina. This is especially true as my mother and the female members on my mother’s side were more of an active presence in my life. I lived in Japan until I was six years old and can identify certain behaviors and interests to my and I have an awareness of that experience in me. This varies from my interest in Asian studies to my food palate developed when I was young. I then lived in…

and abusive treatment that undocumented workers receive, specifically immigrants from Mexico. The author emphasizes the exploitation and inequality between races by using Spanish to provide authenticity and incorporate a Hispanic viewpoint, illustrating the fear that the Hispanic characters feel towards “El Sonavabitche”, and including a scene to epitomize how the workers were treated by the man who felt superior over them.…

John F. Kennedy once declared loud and proud before a large crowd in reference to the Cuban Missile Crisis, “The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission," (Kennedy). America up to this point of time has been able to hold a high sense of nationalism. In this speech, Kennedy pronounced America as one nation of freedom and hard work. He clarifies that while the citizens of the United…

I have a small identity crisis every time I am asked where I’m from. My first instinct is to say I’m American. However, I always struggle to say it because of how I look. I’m not your average blue eyed and blonde haired American; I’m your brown eyed, brown haired, and tan skinned American that lives right by the border and is always asked to be a translator. One thing I failed to mention, I can only say about three phrases in Spanish. It’s hard to believe that my first words were in…

The American WASP- A Master Race? Was written by Sal Osio and it explained a major problem with the theory and book “The Hispanic Challenge” written by Samuel Huntington. Sal Osio brings to the forefront the negative thoughts that Huntington believes the Hispanich Americans are a threat to the country. In this paper I will attempt to explain the theory that Samuel Huntington had about minority/immigrant groups, Sal Osio’s counter argument to his theory, and how Gordon Allport’s theory of…

was the Hispanic culture. I do not know much about the Hispanic culture nor have had much experience working with this culture. Sometimes it can be hard to work with or surround yourself with people when your cultures are not the same, therefore getting to better know the values and customs of a Hispanic will help me to make sure my clients get the most from me Knowing more about the people that I am dealing with is the best way to ensure a good client to counselor relationship. The Hispanic…

Hollywood views but are inactive in fighting the stereotypes. A study, “The Multicultural Economy by the University of Georgia”, notes that Latinos make up 25% of movie ticket sales and “command roughly $1 trillion in spending power.” This illustrates how Latinos are able to use their power and boycott the films that have negative stereotypes towards Latinos. The communities can look back at the 1922 Mexico boycott against Hollywood films. In 1922, Protests and boycotts in several major cities…

were elements of her identity that made her proud. Some of this elements were her race and culture, she has always been proud of being Hispanic but she was discriminated at her school because she was one of the only ten students that were Hispanic. However, in her community the story was different people thought she was becoming more American and was leaving her Latino culture behind. Yet, she did not care she didn't fit in either community she considered herself a proud Latina. Another element…