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Hispanic or Latino
DEOMI (test 4)
Question | Answer |
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What term defines a person regardless of race who traces their origin or descent to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central/South America and other Spanish (speaking) Cultures? | Hispanic |
What's the difference between the terms Hispanic and Latino? | Hispanic is commonly used in the Eastern part of the US, and Latino is used in the west. |
Which group of Hispanic Americans makes up nearly 2/3 of the overall group of Hispanics in the United States? | Mexican |
At the request of US Employers, what 1942 program brought nearly 5 million Mexicans as low-wage labor? | The "Bracero Program" |
List 5 areas where Hispanics/Latinos have made siginificant contributions to U.S. culture | Fashion (Oscar De La Renta), Space (Ellen Ochoa), Law/Judicial System (Sonia Sotomayor), Music (Carlos Santana) Sports Analyst (Rebecca Lobo) |
List 5 potential barriers/impediments that impact Hispanic/Latino advancement in America | Work environment, Family Structure, Military Recruiting Practices, Discrimination, Glass Ceiling |
What is the most significant issue that impacts representation of Hispanics and Latinos in teh U.S. Armed Forces? | Education (only 7.5% have the education credentials to qualify them for military service). |
Which branck of the Armed Services has the highest percentage of Hispanic/Latino representation? | Navy: 14.4% |