Final Project: Analyze a Sociological Issue

Axia college of university of phoenix Final Project Analyze a Sociological Issue SOC great hundred February 15, 2009 Project Analyze a Sociological Issue In this course you pee-pee learned about some(prenominal) different kinds of social problems and controversial issues in societies around the world and in the United States, such as poverty, social inequality, race and cultural favoritism, gender stratification, environmental damage, population get upth, and urbanization. ? Due Date twenty-four hour period 7 post to the Individual forum Write a 1,750- to 2,450-word paper examining the impact of a current social problem on a particular social group. You whitethorn choose a social problem and social group from the Suggested Social Problems and Social Groups List in Appendix A, or you hind end research a social problem and social group that is not in the key out. However, if you choose your own, you will need to submit a request to the instructor by calendar week 4. Form at the paper according to APA style.Cite 3 to 5 sources at least two should come up from the Online Library. You can also refer to the Recommended web Sites list in the Electronic Resources section at the beginning of this syllabus for additional sources. Note Sources another(prenominal) than those from the Online Library or the Recommended Web Sites list need to be approved by the instructor. Submit the paper as an attachment Racial Discrimination and Hispanics in the United States Even though the population of Hispanic multitude is emergence in the United States, the Hispanic People are still somewhat discriminated against.Growing up in the South West, I exhaust seen many variety shows in Race and its role in the community I live in. Recent growth in immigration from Mexico has brought about many different feelings and faces to this community. Phoenix, genus Arizona has become a place of much racial diversity and racial tensions. Hispanic cultures are a prevalent part in Ar izona and the Mexican stack have become a major part of Arizona politics, I was talking with a Postal Delivery Person and he stated that most new occupants are of Hispanic Descent, and this trend seems to be on the rise.In this community the white race is still predominate but change will come in as the Hispanic Peoples will become more predominate than white, English speaking people, soon I will have to speak two languages, which in my case, I do. Conventional wisdom holds that Latin the States is a highly discriminatory society. Understanding the extent of such discrimination and exploring the channels through which it operates deserve special attention. (Alberto Chong, Hugo Nopo). (2008). Racial discrimination is a term used to describe unruly or unfair fashion afflicted on individuals found on their race.Historically, racism existed from ancient times, one particular race forever and a day tried to exert its supremacy over the others resulting in a concept cognize as racia l discrimination. Before I go any further, we need to know what makes up Hispanic America. Mexican Americans Mexican Americans have become a part of American and have abandoned America much to brag about through a growing political presence the Mexican community has brought a culture that is rich in hereditary pattern which is a vital part of modern America. Mexican Americans have attained socioeconomic and linguistic assimilation as well as legal status. almost are in pursuit of the American Dream of granting immunity and financial release. Dominican Americans The native language of Dominicans is Spanish with English being a second language, many Dominicans hold fast to the Dominican Republic as their homeland and many Dominicans migrate back to their country where they were born. Immigration issues abound in this culture, many Dominicans come to America bannedly by way of Puerto anti-racketeering law Dominicans enjoy animateness the American dream with the American culture al ready understood by many before they come to America. Puerto Rican Americans Puerto Rico is a tribe of the United States and has its ownConstitution, Legislature and Governor, all subject to United States Executive Authority. English is taught in schools in Puerto Rico but Spanish is the primary language, overdue to Commonwealth status, all Puerto Ricans are American Citizens (considered migrants versus immigrants), much is debated in the political arena, with may advocating for full United States statehood and those who wish for complete independence from the United States. Cuban Americans Many Cuban Americans have come to the United States through political exile, and many have settled in Miami, Florida and a significant number living throughout the United States.The Cuban American, coming to America, in Miami, have created a type of reverse assimilation into American culture, bringing about the terminology known as reverse acculturation, where the residents in Miami have accept ed political dominance as well as the economic impact Cuban Americans have on this geographical area. From humble beginnings, earlier generations viewed as lower forms of society, worked hard and obtained citizenship that proved the resiliency of this Hispanic American.Religion has played a major role in most Hispanic American culture the Roman Catholic Church has influenced many Hispanic Americans but a trend to move away from the Catholic Church, with many Hispanic Americans becoming Protestant, most being Baptist. At any case, Most Hispanic Americans are Religious, and this influences many in todays Hispanic American culture. One would think that modern society would have learned how to cope with racial discrimination and especially with Hispanics and all the contributions that this Ethnic Group has given to the United States.As American societys diverse population grows in the next Century the Hispanic Population will continue to grow as well as contribute to our Nations economy and society. Hispanic Americans have become a part of America, and have given America much to brag about through a growing political presence the Hispanic community has brought a culture that is rich in heritage which is a vital part of modern America. Hispanic Americans have attained socioeconomic and linguistic assimilation as well as legal status. Most are in pursuit of the American Dream of freedom and financial release.In Americas case racial discrimination is a universe among Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans and other immigrant groups and in spite of the ethnic growth throughout America over the past 30 years, racial minority groups like Hispanics continues to struggle for full Equal Rights. Hispanic or Latin Americans make up 12. 5 percent of Americas population, but Hispanics always have been considered a minority group and continue to be discriminated against in the work place as well as seeking accommodation and gaining other public services.Since 911 things have gotten worse in states that border Mexico, for anyone with darker colored skin, according to discipline Catholic Reporter,At Ray Carrillos welding yard in El Paso, Texas, neighbors talk about the Guard. They also talk about citizen militias like the Minutemena local one is called the Border Regulatorsthat have appeared. And they talk about the sheriff, who has detained more than 800 undocumented persons at roadblocks and turned them over to the Border Patrol. Deputies even asked U. S. citizens who looked Mexican to present papers, according to residents who say they were asked.In late October deputies confronted shop owner Jose Rodriguez, who had posted a handwritten sign in Spanish on his property warning neighbors of a renewed roadblock. Rodriguezs wife, Maria, said the family now felt threatened. A deputy had called for ministration and more patrol cars arrived, according to the couple. Now I am freeing to be here seven days a week, they said the deputy insis ted. When Rodriguez complained, Youre going to break my business, a deputy said, Were going to be here until you dear your business, according to the couple. McConahay, M. J. (Nov 17, 2006). Hispanic residents wonder if theyre friend or foe). As National security is a concern to every American Citizen, including Hispanic Americans We must differentiate between enemy and friend. In Maricopa County, the County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and County attorney Andrew Thomas have implemented immigration laws and created a task force that targets illegal aliens and those who hire them and is of much debate among the Hispanic community in Arizona.The key racial issue in this area is illegal immigration and the effect this problem has had on violent crime in Maricopa County and rising crime in my neighborhood. jibe to a Maricopa County Attorney News Release, (October 2, 2008), An analysis of all defendants sentenced for felonies in 2007 in Maricopa County Superior Court shows 18. 7% to in the Unit ed States illegally. Factoring in a random pattern of those whose immigration status was initially unknown and later determined to be illegal, the study finds that number rises to 21. %. This has a direct effect on me and those who are close to me because, it is not known if we should plan to defend our property and make it more secure. With increased problems due to increased migration from Mexico and other countries throughout Mexico, I may be forced to move to a different area where I and my family will feel more secure. The media in the Maricopa County area has different views on the issue of illegal immigration and the so called Illegal Immigration Round-Ups.With most of the media taking the safe route, there are a few that speak out against the County Attorney and the County Sheriff, claiming some(prenominal) are bias and use racial profiling as a means of locating illegal aliens in these Round-Ups. All of these statistics have a rudimentary effect upon the Hispanic America n community, when racial profiling continues even when the Hispanics of the United States have been here longer than many other racial groups, the law inescapably to reconsider how they move forward with security, and what many consider harassment.We can see this during World warfare II, when America viewed Japanese victories in the Russo-Japanese War reinforced the precept that the Western World was facing a colour peril. For two decades, after the Russo-Japanese War many Americans supposed that a United States war with Japan was inevitable. The image of the yellow peril was mirrored for Americans by the writings of various authors, newspaper editors, columnists, and movies in which Orientals were portrayed as sinister villains engaged in activities of vengeance and treachery.Many Japanese Americans were subjected to concentration camps in Arizona and throughout the Western United States. If American society does not take into account what happened during these dark years of Wo rld War II, we may see issues with Hispanics in America being forced to live in certain areas consigned to the Hispanic Community due to boarder tensions with Mexico and Latin Americas. According to the racial discrimination act, it is illegal to discriminate people in the areas of public life on the basis of their race.These areas include employment, housing accommodation, real estate buying, and proviso of goods and services, accessing public places, using public transportation services and in advertising. Under this act, even an offensive or abusive behavior or language that is based on racial vilification is prohibited. In my opinion, it is difficult to accurately measure prejudice in America but to a certain degree, yes, prejudice can be measured. When I say to a certain degree one cannot know for certain if the person is totally prejudiced against another race.My preference for people of my ethnic background does not make me prejudice. I believe the human race as a whole come s from one blood, but for some evidence has taken on the different characteristics we now see in the diverse human race. Racial Tensions as well as Prejudice against those who have come to America in the last century have excelled for no apparent reason as we that make up modern America, that came to this beautiful country at one time or another, many racial groups have faced prejudice such as the Irish and Italian immigrants, African Americans, and the list goes on and on.It seems as though wherever human society is, there will always be discrimination against some group or groups. I believe we as American Citizens must come together (especially in these tough economic times) and create a wonderful diverse America, where everyone can be noble-minded of the American flag and the land of the free as our ancestors who migrated to America did. Reference (s) Axia College of University of Phoenix (2008). Chapter One Through Sixteen, Society The Basics, Eighth Edition by prank J. Macio nis (2006).Retrieved February 15, 2009, from Axia College, Week Six reading, SOC 120 Introduction to Sociology aXcess Web site. Axia College of University of Phoenix (2008). Racial and Ethnic Groups, Tenth Edition. Retrieved Feburary 15, 2009, from Axia College, Week Six reading, ETH 125 Cultural Diversity aXcess Web site. Alberto Chong, Hugo Nopo. (2008). The Mystery of Discrimination in Latin America/Comments. Economia,8(2),79-115. Retrieved February 13, 2009, from ABI/INFORM Globaldatabase. (Document ID1579566311). McConahay, M. J. (Nov 17, 2006).Hispanic residents wonder if theyre friend or foe. National Catholic Reporter,43,5. p. 7 (2). RetrievedFebruary 15, 2009,from worldwide OneFileviaGale http//find. galegroup. com/ips/start. do? prodId=IPS Maricopa County Attorney News Release, October 2, 2008. Retrieved February 15, 2009 from http//www. mcaodocuments. com/press/20081002_a. pdf Information about Hispanic Americans Retrieved Feburary15, 2009 from the following Web site (s) http//www. topuertorico. org/people. shtml http//en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Cuban_American http//www. mexicanamericans. com