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Culture Demographics Dicho del mes Economy Education Health Marketing Spirituality and religion among Hispanics over 40 Although Hispanics comprise one-third of the membership of the Roman Catholic Church, many Hispanics have converted to Evangelical, Pentecostal or other Protestant denominations, and others no longer practice any religious faith. This report explores not only the reasons for this exodus from the Catholic Church but also the reasons why many Hispanic Catholics remain faithful. Of those surveyed, 41 percent are practicing Catholics; while 28 percent have fallen away from the church and nearly one-third (31 percent) have never been Catholic. The majority of current and former Catholics are bothered by the conduct of some priests and the lack of community feeling and fervor of congregations. Former Catholics who are now Protestants are most bothered by lack of emphasis on the Bible. This telephone survey was conducted for AARP between February 23 and March 13, 2007 Source: AARP, “Spirituality and religion among Hispanics age 40+”, November 2007, www.aarp.org/research/reference/minorities/
Hispanic growth fueled by higher fertility rates An analysis released by Pew Hispanic Center found that Hispanic women born in the United States are more likely to have children out of wedlock than women who are immigrant Hispanics or non-Hispanics. Hispanic women generally, both U.S.-born and immigrants, have higher fertility rates than non Hispanics — 84 births per 1,000 Hispanic women compared with 63 per 1,000 non-Hispanic women, but their numbers are growing more because of births than immigration. One of the more surprising findings in the Pew study was the difference in out-of-wedlock births when comparing Hispanic women born in this country and Hispanic women who are immigrants. Half of all births to Hispanic women born in this country were to single mothers, although the percentage of single immigrant Hispanics who gave birth was nearly the same as for non-Hispanic women.. Source: Pew Hispanic Center, “Hispanic growth fueled by higher fertility rates,” and "Hispanic Women in the United States, 2007," May 2008, http://pewresearch.org
Dicho del mes El ladrón juzga por su condición. (Takes one to know one)
Remittances from the U.S. part of everyday life in Mexico A major survey released by the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI) gauged Mexican attitudes on the impact of remittances sent by their family members living in the U.S. Remittances, monies earned and sent back to family or other organizations, are part of the fabric of everyday life for many families in Mexico. More than a third of the respondents have received one to six or more remittances in the past year. Remittances include support for economic, social and health programs as well as funding for economic development and non-governmental organizations. Concerns surrounding the remittance industry are evolving. Fifty-onepercent of respondents said that the most important factor when receiving money from the U.S. is that it arrives securely, while 95 percent said that there are more choices now than five years ago regarding the number of companies available to receive a remittance. Source: “Remittances from Mexican immigrant communities in the U.S.: How are they perceived in Mexico?” May 7, 2008, http://www.trpi.org/
College dropout rates reflect big challenges for blacks, Latinos According to the non-profit Education Trust, even though African-Americans and Latinos are making substantial increases in college enrollment, they still drop out at higher rates. Nationally, the graduation rate is 53 percent; in contrast, the graduation rate of what schools call "underrepresented minorities" - blacks, Latinos and American Indians - is 45 percent. The gap has narrowed slightly in recent years - in 2002, only 42 percent of such students graduated. What worries some is that college dropouts can get shut out of most professional careers in today's increasingly globalized, computerized economy. In interviews, many Latino and African-American students said they felt isolated on campus and excluded from study groups. Even advisers can hurt, they said, trying to pigeonhole them in majors like Spanish or African-American studies. Studies have found that there's not enough financial aid for low-income students. When it's available, many students find the deadlines and paperwork too daunting. Part-time work - needed to pay rent and food - disqualifies some from tuition grants. Others are scared to take on large loans. Source: Krieger, Lisa M. " College dropout rates reflect big challenges for blacks, Latinos," San Jose Mercury News, May 22, 2008, http://www.mercurynews.com.
Blacks and Hispanics less aware of heart attack signs Every year, an estimated 700,000 Americans have a first heart attack, with another 500,000 suffering a recurrent attack. About 40 percent of these people die as a result, yet many of these individuals would have survived if bystanders had recognized the symptoms and called 911. In a survey of 33,059 adults, mostly aged 25 to 64, the researchers found that while knowledge of heart attack symptoms is poor within the general population, it is especially poor among African-Americans and Hispanics, yet heart attacks are more prevalent among these populations than among whites. Participants indicated their ability to recognize five signs of cardiac distress: chest pain or discomfort; pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck or back; pain or discomfort in arms and shoulders; feeling weak, lightheaded, or faint; and shortness of breath. One problem researchers found, however, is that many hospitals have closed in minority neighborhoods, meaning even with increased awareness of the symptoms of heart attack and knowing to call 911, minorities could still face longer travel times to get to an emergency room. Source:Center for the Advancement of Health, “Blacks, Hispanics less aware of when to call 911 for heart attack signs,” May 7, 2008. http://www.cfah.org/hbns/getDocument.cfm?documentID=1708
Marketers are missing acculturated Hispanics English-speaking Hispanics represent two-thirds of Hispanic Boomers, and marketers are missing this segment by using language as their defining characteristic, according to a press release by Focalyst, a specialty practice of the U.K. research agency Millward Brown. The release says marketers are relying on their mainstream communication to reach English-speaking Hispanics. However, experts are starting to realize that messages aimed for the general market may not be resonating with more acculturated Hispanics. A Focalyst executive suggests marketers look beyond language and understand the demographic, attitudinal and behavioral differences within the Hispanic Boomer market. Some characteristics given for Hispanic Boomers:
Source: Focalyst, "English Speaking Hispanics Represent Two-Thirds Of Hispanic Boomers, and Exhibit Key Intrinsic Differences From not Only the General Market but Amongst Themselves", February 5, 2008, http://www.focalyst.com/
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