Eth 125 Racial And Ethnic Groups Research Paper
Racial and ethnic groups
ETH 125
Racial and ethnic groups Habeeb Akande (2013) said “Religious discrimination is not like racial discrimination. One you choose for yourself, the other God chose for you”. When a person is born into a group, like Hispanic, they make no choice. When a person joins a religion, like Jehovah’s Witnesses, it is by choice. Some people are brought to a religion by family, but at some point they make a choice to stay, or not to stay, involved. Whether it is religious or ethnic discrimination, whether it is by choice or by God, the effect is the same; painful. Jehovah’s Witnesses are a branch of Christianity. Like all branches of Christianity they believe there is one true God. They differ from other …show more content…
The native language of Hispanic people is Spanish. In parts of America an adaptation of Spanish and English has become known as Spanglish. There is a sense of pride in Hispanic homes that strives to maintain their heritage through their culture. The food is a large part of that culture, and is full of spices and flavor. Meat is a staple on a Hispanic dinner table. A strong Hispanic influence can be seen in the Southwestern United States as well as throughout the other States. Mexican restaurants are a common sight. American children all over enjoy a piñata at their birthday …show more content…
They are both fired from jobs or given the lowest paying jobs. The Hispanics are looked on as hard workers while the Jehovah’s Witnesses are laughed and made fun of for going door-to-door witnessing. Discrimination is based on fear; fear of the unknown. People are in large unaware of the beliefs of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and therefore discriminate against them. Some Americans do not take the time to get to know Hispanics, they assume they are undocumented Mexican people and discriminate against them. Whether a person is born into a Hispanic family, or they chose to join the Jehovah’s Witnesses, they do not deserve to be discriminated
ETH 125
Racial and ethnic groups Habeeb Akande (2013) said “Religious discrimination is not like racial discrimination. One you choose for yourself, the other God chose for you”. When a person is born into a group, like Hispanic, they make no choice. When a person joins a religion, like Jehovah’s Witnesses, it is by choice. Some people are brought to a religion by family, but at some point they make a choice to stay, or not to stay, involved. Whether it is religious or ethnic discrimination, whether it is by choice or by God, the effect is the same; painful. Jehovah’s Witnesses are a branch of Christianity. Like all branches of Christianity they believe there is one true God. They differ from other …show more content…
The native language of Hispanic people is Spanish. In parts of America an adaptation of Spanish and English has become known as Spanglish. There is a sense of pride in Hispanic homes that strives to maintain their heritage through their culture. The food is a large part of that culture, and is full of spices and flavor. Meat is a staple on a Hispanic dinner table. A strong Hispanic influence can be seen in the Southwestern United States as well as throughout the other States. Mexican restaurants are a common sight. American children all over enjoy a piñata at their birthday …show more content…
They are both fired from jobs or given the lowest paying jobs. The Hispanics are looked on as hard workers while the Jehovah’s Witnesses are laughed and made fun of for going door-to-door witnessing. Discrimination is based on fear; fear of the unknown. People are in large unaware of the beliefs of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and therefore discriminate against them. Some Americans do not take the time to get to know Hispanics, they assume they are undocumented Mexican people and discriminate against them. Whether a person is born into a Hispanic family, or they chose to join the Jehovah’s Witnesses, they do not deserve to be discriminated