Margin‚ which he referred to as liminality. Not only can a rite of passage be an individual experience‚ but it can also be a communal experience which Turner called “communitas.” Many of us experience this “communitas” in different ways such as my Hispanic culture that experiences quinceneras. Quinceneras are a rite of passage for young girls’ transition from adolescence to womanhood. I for one never experienced this rite of passage. In my culture it is traditional for a young girl to go through
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The role of the mentor is to provide guidance and support through a nurturing relationship mentor and protégée relationship‚ by giving time‚ being available‚ maintaining communication‚ keeping promises‚ being understanding‚ listening‚ providing support while acknowledging limitations and mistakes‚ with humor and gifts‚ and especially talking about race/ethnicity and culture. (Chan‚ 1986) After completion of the LEALES program mentees will be recruited and encouraged to participate as mentors the
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redundant thoughts for the comfort of acceptance and feeling the pleasures of the modern American society. I am a minority and I’m expressing from experience. Rodriguez says‚ “… culture is something we breathe‚ sweat‚ and live”. (242). If this is true‚ then what is his reasoning for choosing to identify with one ethnic culture other than his own? Why would not he just
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individual receives basically everything they know based on how they were raised‚ whether it be their beliefs‚ customs‚ or just their way of life. Our world has diversity because of this. For me‚ having direct descendants from Mexico has brought out my Hispanic culture and influenced the traditions my family holds. My great grandmother‚ Luz Garza‚ comes directly from Mexico. She is originally from Monterrey‚ Nuevo León‚ a large city that is now known for its large businesses. However‚ in my great grandmother’s
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You probably have seen them before: Latina professionals depicted as sexy vixens on T.V.‚ wearing miniskirts or a tight dresses; the sassy secretary with a naive style; the nightmare of the Boss’ wife. Although the Hispanic community has become the largest minority group in the U.S.‚ Latinas‚ in particular‚ we have to fight against stereotypes and other distorted perceptions of who we are. When it comes holding a job in corporate America‚ being bilingual‚ should work to my advantage right? It comes
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no wonder why Latina immigrants and Latinas growing up in America have such a difficult time adjusting to the American culture. In America thinness is portrayed as the ideal body type. For Latinas‚ food is essentially turned into an object of turmoil in the conscious mind (of Latinas) due to the different ideals of two different cultures. Once a Latina has become accustomed to the American values of physical beauty‚ the ideal body image of voluptuous and full figured turns into waiflike and slim figured
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The legal system in Hispanic immigrants that live in the United States involves legal cases on Hispanic immigrants. The country recently has experienced a great number of Hispanic deportations. During these years that President Barack Obama has been the main head of the country‚ the United States experienced a lot of Hispanic deportations‚ more than last years‚ deporting 235‚413 immigrants back to their country. The reasons on why immigrants are deported are that immigrants are illegally in the country
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illegally. It has been noted that‚ “Surpassing African-Americans‚ Americans‚ Latinos now comprise the largest minority in the United States. Furthermore‚ their prominence will only increase over the coming decades” (Jackson‚ 2003‚ p 339). Also‚ how does your personal ethical perspective on discrimination- intentional or unintentional- compare to the culture of a particular group to which you currently belong‚ or previously belonged? As an African American male‚ I can understand the concerns of Latinos
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sidelines. The people that gave everything they had to help Mexico win its independence. They are not really famous‚ but you never know‚ without their help Mexico might have lost. They’re Mexican Revolutionaries that made me want to learn about Mexican American History. People like Emiliano Zapata‚ Dolores Jimenez y Muro‚ Gildardo Magana‚ and Pancho Villa. Although most things they did were unlawful it was still in the name of their country. They did it to fight for their country and protect it. Their courageousness
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My Hispanic heritage plays an important role in my life. It defines me as a person and it influences my behavior. Traditional Hispanic values consist of honesty‚ respect‚ love‚ courage‚ caring and fairness which were instilled in me by my mother from a very young age. Because of these teachings‚ I am a better person and a good citizen. These values are of great importance and will be handed down to the next generation. Two values that are especially important to Hispanic families are their diversity
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