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  • Essay / American Hispanic Diversity - 1278

    The diversity of Hispanics shares the same language but has many differences. In this research paper, the four groups I will discuss will include: Mexican Americans, Puerto Rican Americans, Venezuelan Americans, and finally Colombian Americans. Areas that will be covered will include: linguistic, political, social, economic religion and family conventions and/or family status.Puerto Rican AmericansLeaving the entrance of a train station in Brooklyn, New York, you could immediately hear the loud salsa music. of several car, home and convenience stores. The aroma of all kinds of Mexican food fills the air. Looking around the neighborhood, the community is filled with Puerto Rican Americans who take pride in their homeland with flags fluttering in the cool breeze. Like any other culture, the spoken language constitutes the identity of Puerto Rican Americans. Spanish linguistics is very important in the community. As in many Puerto Rican families, many children born in the United States whose heritage is questioned daily due to their physical characteristics have had their Puerto Rican heritage traced because they were born in the United States and did not grew up only to speak. Correct English. This is proof that many Puerto Ricans value their language and use it as part of their identity. (Green, 2000). On the political side of Puerto Rican American José Cabrenas was the first Puerto Rican to be appointed to a federal court. He opened the way for many other people to be able to express themselves. This is where bilingualism helps in selecting a candidate for nomination in the political system and has led to a successful election. (Garcia & Neives-Ferreri 2006). For the social side, Puerto Ricans are the most ethnically and diverse group of people, although their skin colors differ, they are a very cordial and friendly group of people who enjoy being social and friendly with others. The economic situation of many Puerto Ricans is what drives them to migrate to the United States. Many Puerto Rican men and women work in jobs such as barbers, construction workers, and contract laborers. As mainstream American culture began to function, many of these Puerto Rican Americans moved to other cities, taking high-paying jobs and white-collar professional jobs. Religion is very important to Puerto Ricans and their families.