Discrimination and Hispanics in America
Discrimination and Hispanics in America
SOC/120
May 20, 2012
Mary A Mc Gehee
Discrimination and Hispanics in America
Racial discrimination commonly refers to unfair or unequal behavior upon on individuals due to their race or ethnicity. Racism has been practiced for decades. Exerting superiority or supremacy over a race of individuals is the attempt of racial dominance. Despite the increasing population in the United States, Hispanic Americans find racial discrimination a reality in their lives. Migration rates have been on a dramatic climb over the past several decades resulting in a significant growth in diversity being experienced. The migration of the various cultural groups, including the Hispanic cultures, has not been readily accepted by the current populations of the United States, causing social inequality. This social inequality both in the past and present has led to discrimination, segregation, and stereotyping of the Hispanic American populations, particularly the Puerto Rican Americans, despite being from a United State Territory. What is Hispanic? Hispanic is a term coined by the United States. It was established in the 1970’s by the government “in an attempt to identify a diverse group of people among the population with a connection to the Spanish language or culture” (U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Germany, 2008, Para 2). Despite the stereotypic classifications of Hispanics, the Hispanic community is a mixture of numerous groups. These groups include individuals from different countries in Latin America including Puerto Rico, Mexico, Cuba and Brazil (U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Germany, 2008). Not only a diversification by country, but the Hispanics also have a diverse array of cultures, beliefs, political views, and religions. The Migration of Puerto Rican Americans
The Island of Puerto Rico was discovered in 1493 by Christopher Columbus. Puerto Rico was impoverished; much of the
SOC/120
May 20, 2012
Mary A Mc Gehee
Discrimination and Hispanics in America
Racial discrimination commonly refers to unfair or unequal behavior upon on individuals due to their race or ethnicity. Racism has been practiced for decades. Exerting superiority or supremacy over a race of individuals is the attempt of racial dominance. Despite the increasing population in the United States, Hispanic Americans find racial discrimination a reality in their lives. Migration rates have been on a dramatic climb over the past several decades resulting in a significant growth in diversity being experienced. The migration of the various cultural groups, including the Hispanic cultures, has not been readily accepted by the current populations of the United States, causing social inequality. This social inequality both in the past and present has led to discrimination, segregation, and stereotyping of the Hispanic American populations, particularly the Puerto Rican Americans, despite being from a United State Territory. What is Hispanic? Hispanic is a term coined by the United States. It was established in the 1970’s by the government “in an attempt to identify a diverse group of people among the population with a connection to the Spanish language or culture” (U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Germany, 2008, Para 2). Despite the stereotypic classifications of Hispanics, the Hispanic community is a mixture of numerous groups. These groups include individuals from different countries in Latin America including Puerto Rico, Mexico, Cuba and Brazil (U.S. Diplomatic Mission to Germany, 2008). Not only a diversification by country, but the Hispanics also have a diverse array of cultures, beliefs, political views, and religions. The Migration of Puerto Rican Americans
The Island of Puerto Rico was discovered in 1493 by Christopher Columbus. Puerto Rico was impoverished; much of the
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