Being Hispanic Society Advantages

Throughout time many people have been oppressed based on who they are, and what they identify themselves as. Men, for many years have been dominant over aspects of life. Whereas women are seen as nothing more but inferior beings. As we evolve as a society, changes slowly happen throughout history. New policies and laws are put into place to ensure an equal opportunity for all. As more uproars happen the powerful make deals with the lower class to please them. However, the unbalance of power today is based on more than just money. Today many discriminate against each other’s, race, sex, culture and ability. The society of Friona, TX, has a high percentage of Hispanic. This has causes them to overwhelm Caucasians three to two. Being Hispanic

Witnessing others who are Hispanics such as myself in society, have shown me a disadvantage and advantage in our society. Religion is an important aspect that we are taught to cherish and always have strong ties with, however, in some areas of Texas it’s hard being Catholic. To be more specific it is hard to be a catholic at a Baptist university. Wayland Baptist may be an institution that teaches religion, but they only teach their religion and shun all those who don’t identify as Baptist. This does not only pertain to the professors but also to the students and other staff as well. Having to almost attend Wayland, I learned unless you are Baptist and believe in their ways you will not be given fair treatment. Also a student cannot have a high position, such as being a president in a committee, or in charge of any positon unless the student is a Baptist. This demonstration of hate hit me with a barrier. It made it harder for me on to make friends, talk one on one with professors and to be part of an extra-curricular activity. Now, on the opposite side of the spectrum, being catholic has some perks. In a normal community we are appreciated and get along well with others. A big thing we celebrate that seems to bring the whole community together are Jamaica’s. Jamaica’s, are gathering involving food, music, and games. In a small community. This is a sort of festival that is used by the Catholic Church to

The ability to freely walk and achieve things by myself is an important part of being independent. Seeing many disabled people try to achieve everyday tasks are difficult to watch. Examples such as these are: being confined to a wheel chair, unable to drive a car, not having limbs etc... However, people have been able to turn their disabilities as an advantage. Many believe those on the autism scale cannot operate normally, but actually autism can lead to an advantage. Autism in some cases may cause a person to fall back in certain subjects, however, they may be able to exceed in another subject. What they lack in one area in school, they may exceed everyone else in another. Having some sort of disability may lead to a difficult way of living, but if given enough resources a person will be able to adapt to their way of