PHCNSL2010.zip

2010 Context: The survey was conducted amid high unemployment following the Great Recession, the rise of the Tea Party movement, and the passage of Arizona's stringent immigration law (SB 1070), which sparked national debate and protests. These events heavily influenced the political and social environment for Latinos.

Key Topics Explored:

Identity: How Latinos describe their identity (e.g., country of origin, "Hispanic"/"Latino," or "American").

Discrimination: Experiences with discrimination, including heightened concerns due to debates over immigration laws.

Economic Outlook: Views on the economy, personal financial situations, and the recovery process.

Immigration: Attitudes toward immigration policy and the impact of enforcement measures like SB 1070.

Political Engagement: Party affiliation, policy priorities, and reactions to the political climate.

Significance: This dataset is part of a longitudinal series that tracks trends within the Latino community, making it invaluable for researchers, policymakers, and organizations focused on understanding this dynamic demographic.

Access: The full dataset, methodology, and reports are available on the Pew Research Center's website under their Hispanic Trends research section. Searching for "2010 National Survey of Latinos" will yield the correct materials.