Análisis de la percepción y opinión de los latinos sobre la realidad socioambiental en la ciudad de Belleville - New Jersey

Abstract

Abstract:The analysis of the socio-environmental perception contributes to the progress of the population, solving the environmental crisis caused by the current socio-economic development model. This study seeks to identify opinions and perceptions of Latinos about the socio-environmental reality that exists in the city of Belleville, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America. The methodology used in this investigation were surveys; the variables evaluated are: Environment, gender equity, quality of life and citizen participation. According to the results, it was possible to identify that Latinos maintain food and environmental behaviors and knowledge rooted in their countries of origin. The city of Belleville has demanding public policies and the surveyed Latino population feels "highly satisfied" with the quality of public services. Regarding conservation, the Latino population shows a high interest and concern in all these issues, in terms of equity, Latinos consider that adults over 65 suffer greater inequality. However, in the subject of participation, the Latino loses prominence.