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Ethnic Inequality. 3/1/2012. Learning Objectives. Critically analyze social problems by identifying value perspectives and applying concepts of sociology, political science, and economics;
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Ethnic Inequality 3/1/2012
Learning Objectives • Critically analyze social problems by identifying value perspectives and applying concepts of sociology, political science, and economics; • Use knowledge and analyses of social problems to evaluate public policy, and to suggest policy alternatives, with special reference to questions of social justice, the common good, and public and individual responsibility.
Opportunities to discuss course content • Today- 11-1 • Monday 10-2
Readings Required Civil Rights (Chapter 11) Optional Racial and Ethnic Inequality (Chapter 3) Kendall
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Public Policy and Hispanic Americans • Race vs. Ethnicity • Problems within the Hispanic Community
Hispanics in America • 13.4% of the Population- the largest racial/ethnic minority group • One of the fastest growing groups
Largest Groups • Puerto Rico • Mexico • Cuba
Immigration- The Defining Issue for Hispanics • Sources of Immigration
Current Immigration Policies • The U.S. accepts more immigrants than all other nations of the world combined • 1,000,000 per Year • We also have many people here illegally • Visa violations • False Documentation • Surreptitious crossings
Immigration Policy • Legal Immigration • The end of quotas • Preferences for Family members and skilled persons • The ICRA • Illegal Immigration • No constitutional right to enter the US • Once you do, you are protected by the Constitution
Immigration in the United States • 38 million foreign born Americans • Immigrants are 12% of the population • Estimated 10-15 million illegal immigrants in the United States.
Why People Come to the USA • Economic Opportunity • The American Dream • This is a reason that immigration of all forms is down!
Who is in charge of Immigration Policy? • The Federal Government sets the rules • States Bear the costs This causes animosity (e.g. Arizona)
Policy Stalemate • This does not break down on party or ideological lines. • Business • High Tech • Ethnic and racial Groups • This makes reform difficult
What to do? • Enforcing the Current Laws • Securing the Border • Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Political Impact of Reform • Latino Voters are a political unknown • They have the potential to be a decisive block of voters • The Latino electorate currently favors the Democratic Party