How colorism affects membership within the


Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper, including the following:

The Latino/Hispanic group is the only ethnic category counted separately by the United States Census. According to the U.S. Census, a Latino/Hispanic person can be of any race. Describe the variability within the larger "Latin American" group, as defined by the U.S. Census, including the racial differences.

Include in the paper:

When this census category became official (the first time it was used in the United States Census)

At least five distinctive subgroups that belong under this broad category

How people from Africa, both slaves and freemen, became part of the Latino population in Mexico, Central and South America, and the U.S.

How Africans in Mexico, Central and South America were absorbed into the Hispanic population, while generally being kept separate in the U.S.

How colorism affects membership within the Hispanic/Latino group today (i.e. a Mexican who is Black)

The role of language

The role of religion

The role of culture

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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Read the case scenario illustrated in the above assignment and in around 2 to 4 pages word document addressing the following questions: Q1. Whenever this census category became official (that is, the first time it was employed in the United States Census). Q2. At a minimum of five different subgroups that fit in under this broad category. Q3. Explain how people from Africa, both slaves and freemen, became part of the Latino population in the Mexico, Central and South America and the U.S. Q4. Explain how Africans in Mexico, Central and South America were absorbed to the Hispanic population, while usually being remain separate in the U.S. Q5. Explain how colorism influences membership within the Hispanic or Latino group today (that is, a Mexican who is Black) a) The role of language b) The role of religion c) The role of culture