从2010年美国人口普查数据看当前美国种族关系现状

On America's Race and Ethnicity Relationship based on 2010 Census Data

进入21世纪后,美国人口结构发生了巨大的变化,2010年人口普查数据显示出美国正处在人口发展的历史转折点,少数族裔人口增加,拉美裔成为美国第一大少数族裔。与此同时,白人不仅人口数量增长缓慢,而且老龄化严重。这种人口结构的变化将对美国政治、社会、文化等方面产生巨大的影响。年轻人是国家的未来,少数族裔年轻人(18岁以下),尤其是拉美裔青年人数的增加,将给美国的教育和经济发展等带来新的问题和挑战,而且他们的投票取向也将直接影响到政治版图的变化,这种影响将随着他们的成长和进入社会,逐步显现出来。

Since the 21st century, population structure of the United States has undergone tremendous changes. The census data in 2010 shows America is at a historical turning point in terms of population growth. Minority population is in increase, and Hispanics becomes the largest U. S. minority. At the same time, the white population is not only growing slowly, but aging seriously. These demographic shifts will reshape the nation＇s politics, economy and culture. Young people are the future of a nation, the increase in minority youth （un- der 18）, especially Hispanic youth, will bring America new problems and challenges in ed- ucation and economic development. Their voting preferences also directly affect the political landscape, and this impact will gradually show up with young people growing into adults and stepping into society.