U.S. Latino Issues

Does the term Latino-a construct of the U.S. government-successfully encompass the wide variety of Spanish-speaking people in this country? This introductory topic begins an overview of 10 major controversies that have embroiled U.S. Latinos, including Puerto Ricans, in recent years. Latinos have one of the fastest-growing populations in the United States today, making these issues front-page news across the country.

Issues include:
. Race Classification
. Assimilation
. Bilingual Education
. Open Borders
. Affirmative Action
. Interracial Dating and Marriage
. Funding Education and Health Care for Undocumented Immigrant
. Amnesty Program
. U.S. Military and Political Presence in Cuba
. U.S. Military Bases in Puerto Rico

Each topic is presented with a background, pro and con positions, and questions for the purpose of student debate and papers.

List of contents

Series Foreword
Introduction
Race Classification
Assimilation
Bilingual Education
Open Borders
Affirmative Action
Interracial Dating and Marriage
Funding Education and Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants
Amnesty Program
U.S. Military and Political Presence in Cuba
U.S. Military Bases in Puerto Rico
Resource Guide
Index

About the author

Rodolfo F. Acuña Ph.D.

Product details

• Authors: Rodolfo F. Acuna, Rudolfo F. Acuna, Rodolfo Acuña, Paul Jaeger
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2003
• EAN: 9780313361432
• ISBN: 978-0-313-36143-2
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); USA, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Minority Studies, Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, United States of America, USA, Ethnic groups and multicultural studies, Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies, Physical anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Biracial & Multiracial Studies, Race and Ethnicity: Latino and Hispanic Studies