Culture and Its Social Contracts

Culture and Its Social Contracts Author Institution Introduction The comprehension of culture has always been considered fundamental in the understanding of the behavior and traits of individuals in particular societies. Culture is defined as the totality of the socially transmitted beliefs, behavioral patterns, institutions, arts, as well as all other products pertaining to human thought and work. While this is the case, the behavior of human beings has mainly been dictated by the rules and regulations pertaining to the governing bodies under which the individuals live (Haerens, 2011). This is especially considering the social contract under which contemporary human societies live, where they surrender their rights and freedoms to the state so as to allow the state to safeguard their remaining freedoms and rights. This may be clearly understood through close examination of the Latino community or culture, within the precincts of the economic, social and political structures. Economic structure of the Latino culture The closing years of the 20th century came with fundamental changes in the socioeconomic landscape of the United States society as evidenced by its Latinization. As at 2009, Latinos were projected to occupy the rank of the largest ethnic minority group (Haerens, 2011). While the society experienced increases in population, as well as economic, educational and political advances in the last several decades, about a third of its populace wallow in poverty. Indeed, a large number of Latino workers are relegated to the lowest rungs in the United States economy, where they find themselves becoming increasingly re-concentrated and displaced in conditions of structural unemployment and underemployment (Avalos, 2004). The socioeconomic situation in which Latinos live may be directly traced back to the inexorable emergence of the global economy, as well as the recent economic policies pertaining to expansion especially NAFTA. NAFTA has reduced the participation of Latinos in labor provision through transferring well-paying jobs in the manufacturing industry to other cheap labor manufacturing centers throughout the world (Avalos, 2004). Social structures of the Latino community Political structures of Latinos Y, dXiJ(x( I_TS 1EZBmU/xYy5g/GMGeD3Vqq8K)fw9
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