The digital divide

Article Abstract:

Latinos in Silicon Valley tend not to hold managerial posts in high-tech companies, and only 7% of the workforce of such companies is Latino. Latinos tend to have children young and only 56% complete high school, a figure that is dropping as poorer households see their incomes drop in absolute terms. Educational qualifications are more in demand by employers, and Latinos lack capital to start businesses. Shift work has become common, and nightshift and weekend shift work tends to exclude people using public transportation systems.

High technology industry, Hispanic Americans

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The suburbs join in

Article Abstract:

Marin County, California, is wealthy, and has a reputation for tolerance, yet there have been confrontations over racial and other differences. Racial violence led to the brief closure of Tamalpais High School in 1969, and an Asian American boy was assaulted in 1995 at San Marin High. A gay student from San Marin has been assaulted twice, and has had to be admitted to hospital. Parents of four Tamalpais High students are taking legal action against school officialsover another incident.

Marin County, California

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From the boats to the suburbs: Indochinese-Americans

Article Abstract:

Indochinese who emigrate to America usually bring with them a strong business sense and conservative values. Most are Republicans and were strong supporters of Pres Bush in the last election. The latest wave is more politically active though and include many more Democrats.

United States, Behavior, Cambodians in the United States, Cambodians, Vietnamese (Southeast Asian people), Indochinese Americans, Vietnamese in the United States

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