Interview with the Latino

Interview with the Latino

Every ethnic group has its unique ways and beliefs that make them distinct and outstanding from other communities and ethnic groups. In the US, several communities have moved and settled there due to different reasons. The following paper is an essay on the findings from m an interview with a Latino from Southern America. Thee Latinos are one of the communities that live in the present-day United States of America. This community encompasses immigrants from South American countries such as Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Equador, Bolivia, and Columbia, among others. Their original homeland was Southern America. The Latinos moved to the US through Immigration that saw most of their ancestral fathers move upwards to the US in search of better opportunities to sustain their families. Most immigrants from Latin America were farmers, and that has been their primary activity. However, through diversification, some Latinos ventured into business and trade once they settled in the US. The Latinos have strict norms that govern their interactions and relationships within the family context. The males are in charge of the security of their homes while women are charged with domestic chores and rearing of children. Men also have the obligation of providing the family with the upkeep through availing of the basics that are needed by the family members. In the traditional Latino community, women were not allowed to work; instead, they were expected to take care of their homes and to help in the upbringing of the children. However, this has dramatically changed following civilization and the influx of globalization on the Latinos.

Most Latinos have been assimilated by the Native Americans to the extent that they rarely identify with their traditional cultural ties. The process of assimilation is also increased by the fact that there are several ethnic groups and communities staying in the US, which has enhanced the concept of acculturation. Again the freedom by the American government to learn several languages and cultural practices have also contributed to the cultural erosion among the Latinos. As was indicated in the response, the desire for similarity with the Native Americans also made the Latinos drop their language and other cultural practices in the pretext of hiding their identity since the Native Americans perceived them as inferior and minor groups. .

The Latinos are staunch Christians: though there are a few individuals who believe in atheism and do not believe in Christianity. Most of their fundamental beliefs are founded on the spiritual belief of the existence of a supreme deity that is all-powerful.  The community believes that children are a blessing from God and need the protection of their parents. It is thus the obligation of the entire community to ensure the proper upbringing of the children among the Latinos. In the traditional Latino setup, children belonged to the community, and every older person had a right to guide and mentor the minors, however, with the current changes brought forth by globalization, the concept of communal responsibility for children has dramatically ceased. Today individuals who are considered excellent parents are the parents who are able to support the basic needs of their children; parents who foster good manners and support the educational needs of their kids are considered excellent parents since their children are well brought up and lack nothing.