Discuss the impact of discrimination among Latina/o adolescents of immigrant parents. The impact of discrimination among Latino adolescents of immigrant parents was analyzed in a study conducted by Lopez, et al. (2016). “Discrimination is associated with negative mental health outcomes for Latina/o adolescents. While Latino/a adolescents experience discrimination from a number of sources and across contexts, little research considers how the source of discrimination and the context in which It occurs affect mental health outcomes among Latina/o children of immigrants” (Lopez, et al., 2016, p.131). The study examined discrimination from specific sources such as teachers, students and co-ethnicities and the percentage of Latino students in the school’s population. “The findings indicate a need to reduce discrimination to improve Latina/o adolescents' mental health” (Lopez, et al., 2016, p.131). As discussed by Lopez, et al. (2016), …show more content…
137); c) experiencing discrimination from unpredictable sources of assumed trust such as teachers and other people from the same cultural background is startling also contributes to negative effects on physical and mental health (p. 137) and d). the sense of loyalty seems lost when the security of one’s cultural community is betrayed by the demonstration of discrimination toward one of its own possibly creating a greater emotional impact or “may represent a unique form of denunciation” (p.
Social problems include difficulties with family relationships, isolation, interpersonal conflicts, and pressures of social roles. The Latino culture tends to place a higher premium on the well-being of the family unit over that of any one family member, a concept termed familialism (Smith & Montilla, 2006). In general, familialism emphasizes interdependence and connectedness in the family, and often extends familial ties beyond the nuclear family (Falicov, 1998). Given these values, Latinos often describe depression in terms of social withdrawal and isolation (Letamendi, et al., 2013). Social roles also play an important role in mental health, traditional gender roles in particular are strongly enforced and can be a source of distress. In Latino culture, men and women are expected to fulfill the roles outlined in the traditions of Machismo and Marianismo respectively. Machismo indicates that the man is supposed to be strong and authoritative, while Marianismo designates the woman as the heart of the family both morally and emotionally (Dreby, 2006). Although there is little research on causal factors, adherence to these traditional gender roles can pose a psychological burden and has been found to be strong predictor of depression (Nuñez, et al., 2015). The centrality of social problems in the conceptualization of depression for Latinos may be reflective of the collectivistic values that are characteristic of the group. Although these values have the potential to contribute to depression, they also have the potential to serve as protective factors and promote mental health (Holleran & Waller, 2003). Therefore, it is imperative that the counselor carefully consider cultural values, both in terms of potential benefits and drawbacks, to provide appropriate counseling to the Latino
In comparison to other migrating groups, Latinos have had different experiences that have prevented them from completely assimilating into American society. Throughout our history and presently, Latinos continue to face acts of cruelty and...
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Immigrants were first welcomed in the late 1700s. European explorers like Walter Raleigh, Lord Baltimore, Roger William, William Penn, Francis Drake, John Smith, and others explored to the New World for religious purposes and industrial growth. The first European settlers that settled in the late 1700s were the Pilgrims. After the Pilgrims first settled in Virginia, the expansion of immigrants started. Then in 1860 to 1915, America was growing with its industries, technology, and education. America’s growing empire attracted many people from Europe. The factors that attracted many people to the American cities where job opportunities with higher income, better education, and factory production growth. As the population grew in the American
“In studies comparing the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in whites, African Americans, and Latinos, higher rates of depression, depressive symptoms, and diagnosed mental illness were found in Latinos (Radloff, 1977; Vernon & Roberts, 1982).” Within the Latino community, there are several risk factors leading to these mental illnesses. Some of those include socioeconomic factors, acculturation, and acculturative stress. Although this is the case, there is an underutilization of mental health services by Latinos which is of growing concern. There are several barriers that Latino’s experience when seeking counseling or therapy for mental illness. According to Sue and Sue’s Barriers to Multicultural Counseling and Therapy, effective counselors
The American Dream, is what every immigrant looks for when coming to the United States. But it's not all it seems to be. There are consequences, stereotypes and pressure put on the children of these immigrants. 40% of children in immigrant families have at least one parent who is mexican born. As stated by Childtrends.org. This means 40 out of 100 children have pressure on them whether it's by their parents (because they are immigrants) or by society by placing stereotypes.
Studies on the topic of attitudes of immigrants have mainly focused on threats to economic interests and cultural values. However, others have looked at many other variables such as education, political affiliation, and several others.
Citizenship in America is important because no matter where you come from, you will be accepted. America is a country filled with hundreds of heritages that form its unique and colorful background. According to the Council on Foreign Relations, birthright citizenship grants citizenship to every person born in the United States (Rawlins). While this seems to be in-line with the 14th amendment, which states “all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside” (Congress), the true intention of this part of the constitution is hotly debated, particularly in light of the current economic downfall in the United States. Automatic birthright
For centuries, migrating has been a life changing decision for people that choose to enter the United States in search of a better future. Therefore, immigration is the permanent residency of people that choose to move to a new country. There are debates concerning the immigrants who enter the United Stated illegally and as the daughter of immigrant parents, I am fortunate to be born in this country.
Immigration has been a topic that has caused multiple discussions on why people migrate from one country to another, also how it affects both the migraters and the lands they go. Immigration is the movement from one location to another to live there permanently. This topic has been usually been associated with sociology to better explain how it affects people, cultures and societies. Sociology has three forms of thinking that are used to describe and analyze this topic. There are three forms of thinking that are used to tell and describe immigration to society; structural functionalist, symbolic interactionist, and conflict theory. Each of these theories uses different forms of thinking and rationality to describe and explain socio topics.
Immigrants have always been an important part of United States’ population. Each year, there are hundreds of thousands of immigrants, from all around the world, including legal and illegal, come into the United States for job opportunities, new life, or the American Dream. “Immigrants have contributed significantly to the development of the United States. During the Lincoln administration, immigrants were actually encouraged to come to America, as they were considered valuable to the development of the country.” (Soylu & Buchanan, 2013). They believe that the US will give them more freedom, protection, and opportunities, which sometimes it becomes the major issues for immigrants. That’s why “the U.S. population is becoming more racially and
Passion. Knowledge. Leadership. Impact. Balance. These attributes are applied to my daily life but can not be depicted through a transcript. I am committed to maintaining a well-rounded and balanced persona, defined by various values and qualities beyond a rank and GPA. I have managed to balance assisting my parents in managing 22 of their rental properties while constantly studying for challenging coursework and actively participating in various clubs and religious organizations. I use the struggles of my immigrant parents as motivation to excel in all aspects and take advantage of my education, instead of focusing on surpassing my classmates in rank and GPA. Aside from the superficial pursuit of good grades, transcripts also exhibit inaccuracy
Today, in most cases, people don’t spend very much time thinking about why the society we live in presently, is the way it is. Most people would actually be surprised about all that has happened throughout America’s history. Many factors have influenced America and it’s society today, but one of the most profound ways was the way the “Old Immigrants” and “New Immigrants” came to America in the early to mid 1800s. The “Old Immigrants were categorized as the ones who came before 1860 and the “New Immigrants” being the ones who came between 1865 and 1920. The immigrants came to the United States, not only seeking freedom, but also education. Many immigrants also wanted to practice their religion without hindrance. What happened after the immigrants
Only twenty percent of Latinos will express their concern to their doctors, and ten percent will seek out professional help (New Initiatives). Many initiatives are working to provide treatments and help for those in the Latino community who feel as though they have nowhere to go. Today, Latino adolescents are not seeking the help necessary to better their mental
As an immigration lawyer in the Lewisville area, I have many clients who are U.S. citizens who want to bring one or more family members from their country of origin to live with them in the United States. Unfortunately, as with every other area of U.S. immigration law, the laws relating to family immigration are complicated and it can be hard for my clients to understand that there are many steps, often time-consuming steps, involved in bringing someone to live in the United States. If you are a U.S. citizen seeking to bring a loved one to the U.S., here are some basic things you need to know: