Describe the Latino population in the United States in terms of the group's size and the members' racial and ethnic backgrounds
What kinds of discrimination have Latinos experienced? What is the status of the group today in terms of civil rights?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Describe the Latino population as the largest and fastest-growing minority group in the United States today, and as a group in which members share a Spanish-speaking heritage but otherwise are highly diverse in terms of racial and ethnic backgrounds.
2, Discuss the types of discrimination against Latinos, including discrimination and segregation in employment, housing, public accommodations, and education, as well as harsh treatment from police officers and other government officials.
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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