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Latino Culture
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Latino Culture
Knowledge of Latino cultural customs will help provide respect and a greater
understanding the culture.
People are different within the same culture and have different socio economical
status, educational levels, gender roles and or behaviors, but the most profound
differencesare cultural.
Culture is a way of living based on heritage, experience and environment.
This paper will address the Latino culture, heritage, environment, and
experiences found in that culture.
Latino heritage
Latino was created during the 1970’s by Mexican, Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Central
and South Americans because it is more noticeable that these countries have a
connection to Latin America.
Latin descent have played a key role of influencing American culture throughout
history ,however it was the effort of talented men and women over periods of decades
to convey the importance of Latino culture to the forefront of American awareness. The
famous men and women will leave a legacy Latino heritage and impact the lives of
people who dare to follow behind them. There are many examples of famous people of
Latin descent, such as Carlos Santana, Jennifer Lopez, and Gloria Esteban who are all
in the music business. Then, successful actors Dezi Arnez, and Martin Sheen who
made a way for George Lopez, Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek to join the legacy of
becoming skilled performers.
“America celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots
to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America
and the Caribbean. Sept. 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration
because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa
Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile...