Assignment

Describe the role of sociology in understanding politics and government

Overview

Almost 61 million people in America identify as Hispanic / Latino. Latinos have become America`s largest ethnic group and are quickly becoming America`s most important ethnic voters. About 300,000 Latinos become U.S. citizens every year and about 500,000 young Latinos / Latinas turn 18 every year. Moreover, Hispanic / Latinos are a far more heterogeneous group of Americans. They are racially, ethnically, and geographically diverse and have equally diverse political opinions.

Speaking of political activity, it is undeniable that here in Florida, and in other battleground states (Arizona, Texas, and Nevada), that the Latino vote has made a major impact in local, state, and national elections. However, the Latino vote is anything but homogeneous or predictable. For example, in 2020 Florida Latinos went for Donald Trump, while Arizona voters gave the nod to Joe Biden.

Researchers tell us that unlike other minority groups, the Hispanic / Latino vote is influenced by a myriad of factors including geography, country of origin, specific policies, and generation.

We will be examining this multifaceted group of voters to better understand how they are shaping the future.

Task

A Word document 300 words for the length requirement, in 12-point font, double spacing, APA citations (including a title and reference page), and utilizes paragraph format with complete sentences. This assignment should also respond to the following questions thoroughly and thoughtfully.

Activity Details

Perform the following tasks:

Step I: Gather Information Before Writing.

Here are a few articles that focus on the latino / latina vote and the Florida election. Feel free to do some more research on your own.

1) "Chart: How U.S. Latinos Voted in the 2020 Presidential Election" By Holly K. Sonneland.

2) "Latinos make up record 17% of Florida registered voters in 2020" By Luis Noe-Bustamante.

3) "Can Florida Democrats fix their problems in time for the 2022 elections?" By Associated Press.

4) "Opinion What if America`s future looks more like Florida than California?" By James Hohmann.

Step II: Write Your Assignment

In your essay this week please answer the following questions:

Question A. In what ways are Latinos, as a voting group, similar to other ethnic and racial groups in America? In what ways are Latinos different from other ethnic and racial voter groups?

Question B. Do a little research and tell me how you think that Latino voters will figure in the 2022 election cycle here in Florida, as we elect a Governor and Senator.