Multicultural Observation

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The paper looks at what the author expects to find in a large minority culture, the Hispanic/Latino cultural sub-population. The paper provides a brief literature review with observations regarding the different Hispanic/Latino cultures and their differences, such as the external features of their areas and communities.

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"Commenting on the work, Hispanic Spaces, Latino Places by Daniel Arreola notes that the terms "Hispanic" and "Latino" are often used interchangeably, serving as "pan ethnic labels" used to describe distinct and separate cultures that live within America. This subculture, representing a majority rather than a minority, consists of an estimated 39 million plus Americans, comprising as much as 13 percent of the total population in the United States according to census information gathered in 2003 (Nostrand, 293). Within this subculture, individuals tend to identify with a specific nationality rather than use the general term "Hispanic" or "Latino" to identify themselves. Rather, a member of this culturally diverse group may associate their culture and upbringing with their national heritage, which, according to Nostrand, may be, "Mexican, Puerto Rican, Salvadoran or other" (p. 293)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Nostrand, R. L. (2005). Hispanic spaces, Latino places: Community and cultural diversity in contemporary America. The Geographical Review, 95(2): 293.

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