The Cultural Impact of Hispanics in Tennessee: Latino 101 By Dr. Loida C. Velázquez
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The Cultural Impact of Hispanics in Tennessee: Latino 101By Dr. Loida C. Velázquez
Goal: To inform workshop participants about this ethnic group culture, values, and customs in order to create a safe and respectful space for their interactions.
Agenda
The Latinization of the South
The Latino Sociological and Legal Profile
The Latino impact on the region
Recommendations for Cultural Sensitive Relationships
2006 Census Update
42,700,000 or 14% of total population 58.5% Mexicans 9.6% Puerto Ricans 3.5% Cubans 4.8% Central Americans 3.8% South American
60% born in the USA
2050 Projection: 102.6 millions
The Latinization of the South
Latino Growth in the South
Limits of census information
Top Counties: 4 are in North Carolina; 3 are in Georgia: 2 are in Arkansas
Latinos in Tennessee 2000 census: 125,000An increase of 278% from the 1990 census. From 2000-2005 it has increased 40%
Knox county Latino population reached 1.5% of the total population in 2006. The African American population decreased to 0.8
East Tennessee
3 Waves of immigration:
1960-80 Professionals 1995-2000 Laborers 2003-Present Bilingual Professionals
Who is a Latino?
Not a homogeneous group: people from 23 countries and 3 continents
Not a race but an ethnic group
Aspects shared: history of colonization and language of the colonizer
4 major areas of immigration: Mexico, Central America, South America, the Caribbean
America or the United States?
Un canto de amistadDe buena vecindadUnidos nos tendrá eternamentePor nuestra libertadPor nuestra lealtad Debemos de vivir gloriosamente Un símbolo de pazAnuncia el porvenirDe todo el continente AmericanoFuerza de optimismoFuerza de hermandad Será este canto de Buena voluntad
Argentina, Brasil y BoliviaColombia, Chile y EcuadorUruguay, Paraguay, Venezuela Guatemala y El SalvadorCosta Rica, Haití y NicaraguaHonduras y PanamáNorteamérica, México y PerúPuerto Rico, Cuba y Canadá Son hermanos soberanos de la libertadSon hermanos soberanos de la libertad.
La Canción de las Américas
www.musicaperuana.com/espanol/cancion.htm
What Should We Call Them?
Historical origins:
Latinos? Hispanics Chicanos? Illegal immigrants?
HHM: Celebrating our contributions in Sciences Dr. Ellen Ochoa –first hispanic female astronaut Dr. Mario Molina –received a Nobel prize in
chemistry Sid Gutierrez –a NASA astronaut piloted Space
Shuttle Columbia Dr. Tamara Ulibarry –investigating the effects
of materials aging on mechanical properties Doris Sandoval –site engineer for the
construction of a uranium mill-tailing repository cell
Richard G. Castro –world expert in the plasma spraying of beryllium alloys
Sociological Strengths of the Latino Family
Collectivism Simpatia Familismo Fatalismo Dealing with
authority figures
Personal Space Time Orientation Gender Roles Religion Sense of Respect
Some Differences Among Latinos
Nationalism Regionalism Localism Indigenous Languages
How Do They Get Here?
Naturalized Citizen Legal Permanent Resident Refugee/Political Asylum Temporary Protected Status Aliens who are spouse or children of American
Citizens or LPR H2A Workers Student or Visitor visa Undocumented
Profile of the Average Latino Immigrant
Traditional Limited English Limited knowledge of
culture and customs Multiple problems:
housing, food, health, home sickness, schooling for children
Desperate for a job Large family back
home expecting support
Acculturated Better education level Speaks fluent English More community
involvement Better jobs Acquiring dominant
culture values Giving up language
and values of culture of origin
Assimilation
A process of giving up the values and customs of the culture of origin and adopting values and
customs of the dominant culture.Why is slower for Latinos?
Proximity of country of origin Means of communication The global village The immigration waves were larger than other groups
The acceptance of the local culture of symbols, language and cultural products.
Most Euro-American & Highly Acculturated Latinos
Nature to be used and controlled for man’s needs.
Individual achievement.
Nuclear family.
Limited expression of feelings and emotions.
Religion separate & apart from culture.
Dualistic linear thinking.
Time is specific.
Task orientation.
Learn best thorough description
Accepts the viewpoint of similar cultures.
Latinos & Most Ethnic Minorities
Nature as an equal and integral part of man’s existence.
Group achievement.
Extended kinship family.
Open expression of feelings and emotions.
Religion permeates the culture
Holistic non-linear thinking.
Time is relative.
Relationship orientation.
Learn best by doing.
Accepts the viewpoint of different cultures.
Cultural Orientations
Impact of the rapid demographic changes on the local community
Inadequacy of the current infrastructure in serving a large number of newcomers with specific challenges:
DRIVERS LICENCE/INSURANCE IMMIGRATION STATUS LANGUAGE BARRIERS
Benefits to the local region
Rejuvenation of dying communities A steady and reliable workforce Bilingual and tri-lingual workers Open-minded organizations who are
helping to built the proper infrastructure to meet the needs of all residents
New organization in the region Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of East
Tennessee El Centro Hispano HOLA: Hora Latina Hispanic Catholic Ministries Tennessee Immigrants and Refugees Rights
Coalition Alianza del Pueblo Leadership Plenty Project
Recommendations for Improved Relationships Make first impression memorable: Become familiar with Latino
history and culture Learn some words in Spanish, it impresses us!
Become familiar with Latino issues: Immigration reform, the passing of the Dream Act, home ownership opportunities/predator lenders, drivers regulations. The most pressing one is the education of children of new immigrants; the preparation of future mathematicians and scientists. Be a mentor and an advocate!
Recognize that the future USA citizens will not look like you or me! It will be Loren Velazquez, it will be Harley Diamond, it will be Jonathan Sumpter, it will be Tiki Duquella, it will be Rudy Marquez.
Become involved in making our state and our region a welcoming one, a place that appreciates and values its diversity.