An Analysis of Latino Poverty and a Plan of Action
- 1 January 2000
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Journal of Poverty
- Vol. 4 (1-2), 27-62
- https://doi.org/10.1300/j134v04n01_02
Abstract
This paper provides a broad overview of the current poverty status of Latinos in the United States. Data from the 1996 U.S. Census indicates that poverty affects Latinos disproportionately and that Latinos' low educational attainment and poor occupational status participation have a great impact on the current poverty conditions of Latinos. Also discussed are the effects of poverty on the well-being of Latinos. The findings from the U.S. Census and several major health surveys suggest that there is a relationship between poverty and Latino current health and educational status. Recommendations are made by the author to alleviate the conditions of poverty faced by Latinos.Keywords
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