Hispanics/Latinos in the United States: Ethnicity Race and Rights (Volume 0)

About this book

The presence and impact of Hispanics/Latinos in the United States cannot be ignored. Already the largest minority group by 2050 their numbers will exceed all the other minority groups in the United States combined. The diversity of this population is often understated but the people differ in terms of their origin race. language custom religion political affiliation education and economic status. The heterogeneity of the Hispanic/Latino population raises questions about their identity and their rights: do they really constitute a group? That is do they have rights as a group or just as individuals? This volume addresses these concerns through a varied and interdisciplinary approach.