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This 3 page paper discusses the Cubans, Mexicans and Puerto Ricans in the U.S. with regard to their society, politics, economic standing, religion and familial standing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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paper discusses the Mexican, Puerto Rican and Cuban populations in the U.S. Discussion All three of these groups are often lumped under the collective term "Hispanic" or "Latino" or "Chicano"---the
fact that there are so many names for these people is an indication of how complex their societies are, and how multi-faceted their experience of the U.S. is. However, all
three groups have some things in common: they all say that English is difficult for them and that if they cannot learn it, opportunities lessen dramatically; they all agree that
education is the most important issue they face (Verdugo, 2006). Mexicans are by far the largest of the three groups, making up 60 to 70 percent of the entire Hispanic
population of the United States (Verdugo, 2006). Their relationship to America was shaped by two major events: the two world wars and the restructuring of society generally to an industrial
base (Verdugo, 2006). With these events came major changes in the Mexican community: they moved into urban areas; immigration from Mexico increased; and they began to fight for their civil
rights (Verdugo, 2006). Now, with what Verdugo calls the "de-industrialization" of the nation, more changes are occurring. As globalization increases, the jobs that have sustained Mexicans in this country are
disappearing, worsening their economic situation (Verdugo, 2006). However, their large numbers and increasing activism give them a great deal of political "clout" and politicians now court their vote. On a
personal level, Mexicans tend to have large, close-knit families; they tend to be Catholic; and perhaps because one-fifth of them have trouble with English, tend to socialize within their community
(Verdugo, 2006). Puerto Rican history is substantially different, since Puerto Rico has been an American possession since 1898. American policy mandated that Puerto Ricans become "Americanized"; to that end, the
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