The purpose of this term paper is to study the minority of Latinos, and to some extent Mexican Americans in particular, the problems they have had and still have to cope with when building wealth.
First, I will introduce into the topic and its relevance in the United States by talking about the “Wealth Distribution and the Racial Wealth Divide” in general.
In chapter two, I will give a definiton of the terms “Latino”, “Hispanics”, and “Chicanos” and then provide some basic information on them.
In order to understand today’s situation of Mexican Americans, one must consider their historical background and the involvement of the government blocking Mexican Americans to build wealth for a long time, which I will be dealing with in my third chapter “Looking Back”.
In my fourth chapter “Looking at Today” I will demonstrate Latinos’ and Mexican Americans’ social, financial, and educational situation today by mentioning and evaluating some numbers.
Finally, in my last chapter “Looking Ahead” I will illustrate the importance of Hispanics in the U.S., examine how they will change or already have changed American society, and try to give an outlook for the future development.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Wealth Distribution and the Racial Wealth Divide
- Who are Latinos?
- Looking Back
- Looking at Today
- Looking Ahead
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper examines the challenges faced by Latinos, particularly Mexican Americans, in building wealth in the United States. It delves into the concept of wealth distribution and the racial wealth divide, providing historical context and exploring the social, financial, and educational realities of this demographic.
- Wealth Distribution and the Racial Wealth Divide in the U.S.
- The Socioeconomic Situation of Latinos and Mexican Americans
- Historical Factors Affecting Wealth Accumulation for Latinos
- Government Policies and their Impact on Wealth Building
- The Future Prospects of the Latino Community in the U.S.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of the term paper, focusing on the challenges faced by Latinos in building wealth and the broader context of wealth distribution and the racial wealth divide in the United States.
- Wealth Distribution and the Racial Wealth Divide: This chapter analyzes the disparity in wealth distribution between white Americans and ethnic minorities, highlighting the role of government policies and historical factors in contributing to this divide. It discusses examples like the "GI Bill of Rights" and "Jim Crow Laws" to illustrate how government policies have both supported wealth accumulation for whites and hindered it for minorities.
- Who are Latinos?: This chapter defines the terms "Latino," "Hispanic," and "Chicano" and provides basic information about the diverse Latino community in the United States. It explains the significance of these terms and their nuances in understanding the Hispanic/Latino population.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This term paper explores the themes of wealth distribution, racial wealth divide, ethnic minorities, government policies, historical factors, social and financial conditions, and the future prospects of the Latino community in the United States. It delves into the specific experiences of Mexican Americans within this context, highlighting the challenges they face in achieving economic stability.
- Quote paper
- Andreas Keilbach (Author), 2007, Latinos and the U.S. Racial Wealth Divide, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/118446
