This book shows some of the political and cultural struggle that Chicanos have experience within the anglo society. Some of the major cultural issues that many Mexican Americans encounter were racial racism, inequality, and also discrimination as seen on the video Latinos Beyond the Reel. The video illustrates how Media and television have
Quinceaneras aren't just an important hispanic tradition as a matter of fact each culture has its own coming of age tradition. Quinceaneras also have many old traditions in them by celebrating them it helps preserve the culture. Another reason Quinceaneras are important is because they also hold a lot of religious and social importance.
When it comes to the Hispanic’s quinceanera I do know something things about it and then there are some things that I have learn by attending one of a close friend. I already know that a quinceanera is their version of the American “Sweet Sixteen”. I was already aware that they celebrate it by having a party with friends and family. I know that Hispanics are big on family and that a big milestone is a reason to celebrate it.
As can be seen, Hispanics dramatically have a big impact on American culture. They are innovating news ways to view different style that show their ancestry. From West Side Story to Selena Quintanilla Latinos keep coming up with more cultural icon. Even though, there are a lot of people trying to create different obstacle for Hispanics to pursue their dreams with their prejudices. They still manage to preserve even with the odds
A cultural and social event that I think is especially relevant to this material is the endurance of machismo attitudes of many Mexican and culture. Mexican culture and beliefs are so strong that even when they move or migrate from Mexico to the United States, a new culture, still persists and continue. Mexican cultivates patriarchy ideas which the importance is the support of the family. Men provide the financial support in the household while the woman is the homemakers who take care of the children while the husband is working outside. As well, they cultivate respect within the marriage where the women if often relegated to the demands and desires of her husband.
The African-American and Latino cultures have always had an unspoken alliance because of the previously white dominated society. Their communities have shared common struggles and problems, but hidden underneath all of that are steaming tensions. These conflicts are brought upon by economics, culture and race have caused quite a few incidents of violence. One of the most controversial of these was the shooting and death of a black teenager Trayvon Martin by a white latino, George Zimmerman in central
They always keep up a smile on their face and very generous people. They believe in going to church because that is part of their tradition. Their values are very strong as in going to church as a full family. Hispanics believes in going places as a group. No matter where they go, they always stick by each other side.
At my high school, most people believe that being Hispanic means you are from Mexico. As an officer in my school’s Hispanic Society, I work to educate fellow students that being Hispanic includes many nationalities and cultures. Both of my parents are from Guatemala, and my Hispanic heritage is strong. This is why I participate in Hispanic Society.
Although there are similarities between Mexican and American cultures based on Hofstede’s culture theory, culture differences are still exist between the two countries in terms of power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, and time management. Local employees tend to expect to be told what to do by supervisors and they try to manage a close long-term commitment to the organization (Hofstede Center, 2016). Often times, people promise that the tasks or assignments will be competed by a certain time, but their paces are usually slow. This is part of Mexican culture so the expats need to be better prepared and know what to expect (ExpatFocus, 2015). As the information we have collected, most Mexicans do speak some English, but Spanish is
Hispanic Americans will tend to have a large close knit family. It is common for three generations to be living in the same household or nearby. The grandparents will often play a role in taking care of their grandchildren. They will often teach their grandchildren how to be a well-being and good.
They always look up towards me and will always see me working. My parents always tell me stories how they were raised and how they had little money but they continued to work hard and are blessed with all these things. Being hispanic automatically make anything think that you are a hard worker. They may not know where you came from but know you are willing to do anything at any cost. I plan to teach my future children what it really means to be from a hispanic culture and how they should go out and proudly tell the world who they really are.
I’ve now realized having a close bond with your family is a significant feature of Hispanic culture and now enjoy attending family events. I often find myself asking my mother, “Hey who’s birthday is next?” in hopes there will be some form of celebration. I was stoked when asked to take part in another Quinceañera for another one of my cousin’s and gladly accepted the offer without hesitation. I had just as much fun as the first.
In the 16th Century, Spain became one of the European forces to reckon with. To expand even further globally, Spanish conquistadors were sent abroad to discover lands, riches, and North America and its civilizations. When the Spanish and Native American groups met one another, they judged each other, as they were both unfamiliar with the people that stood before them. The Native American and Spanish views and opinions of one another are more similar than different because when meeting and getting to know each other, neither the Spaniards nor the Native Americans saw the other group of people as human. Both groups of people thought of one another as barbaric monsters and were confused and amazed by each other’s cultures.
I’m the first generation of my family to be Mexican -American, but I have been introduced to the Mexican culture since I was born. I appreciate the difficulties my parents have faced to make me the person that I am today even though I wasn’t born in Mexico my parents have taught me the language and the culture which I’m so proud of being part of. For others being Hispanic is actually being born in any Latin American countries which is not true at all. Being Hispanic is much more than my cultural background it actually describes how much I appreciate my culture and how I get to experience things other people don’t. I fit into the Hispanic community through the experiencing the culture first hand ,participating in traditions and planning to include my culture in my future.
Family is an important component when it comes to the Mexican culture. In many Mexican families, we have the “abuelos and abuelas”, these
