Close to 1 in 10 Americans are Latino men: While they’re younger and have a higher participation in the workforce than any other racial group, they’re still catching up.

Summary

Latino men played a key role in Donald Trump’s election victory, with 43-55% supporting him, drawn by promises of economic relief, job opportunities, and small business support.

Despite higher workforce participation, many Latino men face wage gaps, dangerous jobs, and lower educational attainment compared to other groups.

Some prioritize trade skills or entrepreneurship over college, seeking practical returns on investment.

Experts highlight the need for policies addressing economic barriers, job training, and health coverage to sustain their support.

Future voting will depend on whether these voters see tangible progress in achieving the American Dream.

  • twistypencil@lemmy.world
    284·
    11 days ago

    Why did Mexico get a woman president? Or Argentina? Or Brazil? Or Nicaragua, or Panama? Chile, Costa Rica and Honduras…? I’m not in saying macho doesn’t exist in Latinos, but I’m struggling to understand how these countries could do it…

    • shawn1122@lemm.eeEnglish
      14·
      10 days ago

      American culture magnifies it.

      Pickup trucks have evolved from work vehicles into powerful status symbols in American culture. While 75% of truck owners rarely or never use them for towing, they purchase these vehicles as symbols of success, masculinity, and lifestyle choice. In urban and suburban areas, professionals spend $70,000+ on trucks as alternatives to luxury cars, particularly in Southern states where they represent wealth and power. The trend continues growing, with trucks now accounting for 20% of U.S. vehicle sales. Despite minimal towing usage, truck owners display the highest vehicle loyalty rate, with nearly 80% choosing another truck when replacing their current one.

      Meanwhile China is slowly working towards global dominance in the EV space which we all know is the future.

      The American empire is in that stage of decay where the men are actively lying to themselves about their greatness. The whole manosphere (which originated in the US) is based on that premise.

      As they feel themselves sliding further and further into the periphery of relevance, they’ll elect increasingly fascist leaders to try and reassert their dominance, only to be swindled by those they put into power.

      It’s all downhill from here.