Archives

Search Archives
In the Spotlight

Transforming Secondary Education: New $100 million initiative to improve education quality across the nation.
Learn More »

Recent Spotlights »


 

Hispanics
(PDF 2.85 MB)



View all Archives - Civil Society »

Hispanics




A Ford Foundation Working Paper that discusses the demographic, economic, social and political situation of Hispanics in the United States today. Also describes the Foundation's initiatives to address the needs of this growing population.

Ford Foundation
1984
69 pages


Preface
Introduction
The Hispanic Population: an Overview
Hispanic Diversity
Problems and Issues
A Growing Population
A Population in Need
Culture, Language, and Assimilation
Sociopolitical Strains
Political Participation, Advocacy, and Leadership
Program Responses
Research and Policy Analysis
Participation in Public Affairs
Public Information and Awareness
Puerto Rico
Conclusion
Notes