experiences may be similar, Cubans have a distinct story. Their rationale for coming to the United States is distinctly their own. It was a politically motivated flee from a new communist government. Cubans: Coming to America While Hispanics from Central and South America and the Caribbean share many commonalities, Cuban-American migration patterns, motivation and history differ greatly. Cuban’s “subcultural values” of “attitudes toward work, personal qualities, and the role of individuals
Hispanic are the third largest minority in the United States and are growing at a rapid pace. Furthermore, past and present Spanish touched our lives for the change of Hispanic Americans. Currently, the overview of Hispanic culture has broadened their minds on old and new traditions and customs. In many ways, Hispanic Americans has gone to long without broad representations in American. With this in mind, history has shown Hispanic rising in U.S. geographically, politics and social status. In
Contact with Latino/Hispanic Americans In chapter seven of our Multicultural Law Enforcement textbook, it states that the terms Latino/Hispanic are used interchangeably. It also states that the Latino/Hispanic culture sense of pride is so powerful that they act as one therefore they speak as one; and the relationship between law enforcement and Latino/Hispanic peoples is dire one. There is also a need for law enforcement officers to educate themselves about the Latino/Hispanic culture and build a good
Hispanic-American Culture Hispanic culture has been spreading more and more in America. Today, almost 16% of the population of the United States is made up of Hispanic Americans. Hispanics are all over the United States, but some states have a higher population, including: Texas, California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado. The Hispanic population mostly comes from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba and smaller numbers of immigrants are from Central and South America and from the Dominican Republic. Taken
Many of us have ideas about different races and cultures before we meet anyone from that culture or race. Many of those ideas are shaped from what we see and hear in the media. The media is an easy place to get information so many people take that information, and do not further research the topics discussed. The media has made people believe that African Americans and other minorities are more in involved in violent crime. The problem with media it that it also influences police officer’s opinions
Cultural identity has always been a disputable issue. Especially when I am asked to choose between black or Hispanic in school forms. Born in the United States but parents from Cuba I have never really known which to choose. Normally when asked where I am from I respond with “I was born here in Florida, but my parents are Cubans” as if that makes it any clearer for them. Being raised in a home where my first language was Spanish because it was the only way to communicate with my parents was less
With a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Augusta College, and a Master’s Degree in English from Florida Atlantic University, Cofer became an epic writer and highly accounted for her fiction works. Literature mainly consists of evaluating and interpreting an author’s use of words. In her literary works, “Silent Dancing,” “The Changeling” and “The Latin Deli,”
no longer an important factor to decrease crime; the important factor is how the community behaves towards crime rates. The behavior of the community can be seen when neighbors get to know each other, make a neighborhood watch, and understand the culture of their neighbors, which leads to a safer community. With research journals, and books discussing how fear of crime comes from racial stereotypes, age, and gender fuel the fear. These factors show how the community needs to build a sense of trust
history. Texas has an abundant amount of history to help shape the overall political view of the state of Texas. The state of Texas has had many constitutions to help construct and shape what it is today. The parties and election, and the political culture of the state serve as an important role in how and what Texas gets to do as a state of America. The Texas Constitution The state has had several different constitutions, and according to the textbook is a legal structure of a government, which
Cultural Competency and Vision-Culture Gap: How Cultural Competency Can Positively Affect Vision-Culture Gaps Alexis Howard Purdue University ABSTRACT "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." This popular quote simplifies the notion that without the support of the employees, strategic vision and planning fail. One of management's main functions is to develop effective, strategic business plans based on core values. These plans are then to be executed and supported by employees to expand brand