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Latino Americans in the US - Coggle Diagram
Latino Americans in the US
Identity & Background
Definition
Latino / Hispanic
Roots in:
Caribbean
Central America
South America
Diversity
Native American ancestry
African ancestry
European ancestry
Asian ancestry
Religion
Predominantly Catholic
Growth of Protestantism
Historical Presence
Spanish settlements in Southwest (16th century)
Mexican immigration increased from 1900
Population Growth
Rapid expansion
Fastest-growing ethnic group
2015 statistics
Mexican Americans (≈ two-thirds)
Puerto Ricans
Cubans
Salvadorans
Dominicans
Colombians
Geographic Distribution
Southwest
California
Midwest cities
Nationwide growth after 1990
Immigration History
Early 20th Century Migration
Pull factors
Agricultural jobs
Mining jobs
Railroad work
Restrictions on Asian immigration (1924)
Push factors
Mexican Revolution
Great Depression
Over 1 million deported or pressured to leave
Included many US citizens
Bracero Program
Temporary Mexican labour programme
Millions recruited
Problems
Exploitation
Poor working conditions
After 1964
Rise in undocumented immigration
Immigration Reform and Control Act (1986)
Amnesty for many immigrants
Discrimination & Challenges
Employment
Job discrimination
Housing
Unequal treatment
Education
School segregation
Politics
Limited political influence
Legal contradiction
Classified as "white" in courts (1940s)
Segregation continued in practice
Civil Rights & Activism
Brown Power Movement (1960s-1970s)
Goals
Cultural pride
Political activism
Equality
Labour Activism
César Chávez
Farm worker leader
United Farm Workers (UFW)
Strikes
Boycotts
Workers' rights
Political Influence Since 2000
Growing Electoral Importance
Increasing voter numbers
Influence in swing states
Presidential Elections
Key voting bloc
Ongoing Debates
Immigration
Bilingual education
Sanctuary cities
Cultural identity
Donald Trump (2016)
Immigration central campaign issue
Increased controversy over Latino integration