Hispanic_Notes-ICS16SPI


 * My Notes: **
 * Notes from 4 sources with URL of each source.
 * Notes in own words not copied and paste.
 * Notes organized by source.
 * Each source is annotated.


 * 2016 Spanish Topic: **Overcoming Challenges: Hispanics in the United States


 * Source #1: ** []
 * We develop our racial stereotypes in a variety of ways.
 * Racial stereotypes are automatic and exaggerated mental pictures that we hold about all members of a particular racial group.
 * Because of their harmful effects, we should make a real commitment to try to overcome our racial stereotypes.
 * Racial stereotypes are harmful because they ignore the full humanity and uniqueness of all people.
 * We should work to become more aware of our inner thoughts and feelings and how they affect our beliefs and actions.


 * Source #2: **[]
 * Was born on 24 June 1987 in Rosario, Santa Fe.
 * On this present day he plays for Barcelona.
 * Influence as a player came from his maternal grandmother, Celia, who accompanied him to training and matches.
 * He is a Catholic.
 * He has celebrated his goals by looking up and pointing to the sky in tribute of his grandmother.
 * Messi has been involved in charitable efforts aimed at vulnerable children.


 * Source #3: **[]
 * Hispanics born in the United States are less likely to be high school graduates than non-Hispanics. Improving the educational attainment of Hispanics would raise their standard of living.
 * Failure to complete high school remains a major problem for many Hispanics, leaving them ill-equipped to compete for high-paying jobs.
 * Hispanics are the nation's largest ethnic group and its fastest-growing.
 * Hispanics represent 14 percent of the U.S. population, and if current trends continue, that number will grow to nearly 25 percent within two decades.


 * Source #4:** []
 * Messi was diagnosed hormone deficiency.
 * Messi has his own charity, donates often and is even an ambassador.
 * 13-year-old Messi signed his first contract with Barcelona on a used napkin.
 * Money is not his motivational factor.


 * Introduction: **
 * Have you ever met a Hispanic or are friends with a Hispanic? Have they told you their challenges that their family faced to getting to the United States? I ask you this because for years, many Hispanics that were born in another country besides the United States have gone through many obstacles. One main obstacle that Hispanics have to overcome is stereotypes.

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 * Paragraph #1: **What are stereotypes? How are Hispanics effected by stereotypes?
 * Feisty. Seductive. Intelligent. Used to describe individuals, these adjectives pose no particular problem. Used to describe groups of people, however, these adjectives may constitute stereotypes. For the people who don't know what a stereotype is, stereotypes are qualities assigned to groups of people related to their race, nationality and sexual orientation, to name a few. Because they generalize groups of people in manners that lead to discrimination and ignore the diversity within groups, stereotypes should be avoided.In a recent study about the effects of the public attitudes toward immigrants on United States immigration, University of Cincinnati researchers found that Latin American stereotypes have the biggest impact while perceptions of Asian, European and Middle Eastern people were //not// strongly linked to immigration.
 * Paragraph #2: ** Who is Lionel Messi? What challenges did he overcome?
 * The most popular Hispanic many soccer fans know is Lionel Messi. He had to overcome many obstacles to get to where he is right now. For the people who don't know much about Lionel Messi, lets first know some basic facts about him. First of all, he was born on June 24, 1957, in Rosario Santa Fe. On this present day, Messi plays for Barcelona's soccer team. Who influenced Lionel Messi? Influence as a player came from his maternal grandmother, Celia, who accompanied him to training and matches. As a Catholic, Messi has been involved in charitable efforts aimed at vulnerable children. Since his grandmother died, he has celebrated his goals by looking up and pointing to the sky in tribute of his grandmother (Wikipedia). One of the main obstacles Messi had to overcome was w hen he was diagnosed with hormone deficiency, he grew the right mindset. Where most would have given up, Messi thrived. Lionel Messi was always shorter than his teammates and opponents, but instead of making it an excuse or feel self-pity, he used it to give him that extra boost of drive. In response to Messi’s own childhood medical difficulties, through his charity, he has the privilege to support Argentine children diagnosed with medical conditions by offering treatment in Spain and covering the transport, hospital, and recuperation costs. Messi had the right perspective as he used his adversity as a means of motivation that ignited his success. Messi has his own charity, donates often and is even an ambassador for UNICEF. His generous and humble ways have made him a well-rounded leader and role model. This is what makes him a genuine star. Messi understood that he had to help himself first, and when he was strong enough he was capable of helping others.


 * Paragraph #3: ** What is the top issue for Hispanics?
 * In you opinion, what do you think is the top issue for Hispanics ? I will give you a hint it's not immigration. Since 2007, about one-third of Hispanic registered voters have called immigration an “extremely important” issue to them personally. Even among Hispanic immigrants, the share was 35% in 2012. The economy has been another top issue among Hispanics, who said the recession hit them harder than other groups. Among Hispanics in 2012, the economy and jobs (54%) ranked about as high as education (55%) as an issue “extremely important” to them personally. The unemployment rate among Hispanics peaked at 12.3% compared with 8.9% among non-Hispanics. The unemployment rate for Hispanics has steadily fallen since then (8.9% in 2013), but remains above per-recession levels (4.9% in 2006).


 * Conclusion: **
 * In conclusion, Hispanics face many challenges when coming to the United States. One type of obstacle they need to overcome is stereotype. Stereotypes are qualities assigned to groups of people related to their race, nationality, and sexual orientation. For instance, Messi h


 * Work Cited: **
 * "Hispanics in America." N.p., n.d. Web. .
 * Great Website. Has extra information about the life of Hispanics.

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 * "Lionel Messi's Story: 3 Success Lessons | FeelingSuccess."FeelingSuccess. N.p., 10 June 2014. Web. 08 Apr. 2016. .
 * This website gives me more facts and information on what challenges Messi had to overcome
 * "Lionel Messi." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 05 Apr. 2016. .
 * Good information about his life. Gives me more detail than other websites about Messi.


 * "Overcoming Racial Stereotypes //University Counseling Center// University of Notre Dame." University Counseling Center. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Apr. 2016. .
 * Great website for this essay topic. Has information i will need.