Why do we have more blacks and hispanics than whites in the army?

Answer 1

There aren't more Hispanics and Blacks than Whites in the Military. Your "facts" are wrong, period.

"In FY 2002, African Americans were equitably represented in the military overall. In the enlisted force, African Americans were slightly overrepresented among NPS active duty accessions (16 percent) relative to the 18-24 year-old civilian population (14 percent). Hispanics, on the other hand, continued to be underrepresented, with 11 percent among NPS accessions compared with nearly 16 percent for comparable civilians. FY 2002 representation of “Other” minority enlisted accessions (Native Americans, Asians, and Pacific Islanders) stood at approximately 6 percent, slightly more than in the civilian population (5 percent). Though there was a significant decrease in African American enlistment during FY 2002 African Americans are still overrepresented when compared to their civilian cohorts. Higher retention rates among African Americans continue to boost their representation among Active Components enlisted members – 22 percent in contrast to the 13 percent of African Americans among 18-44 year-old civilians in the workforce. With 10 percent of active duty enlisted members counted as Hispanic, this ethnic minority remained underrepresented relative to the comparable civilian population (14 percent)." From an Executive Summary Population Representation in the Military Services.

(NPS means "Non-Prior Service")

Answer 2

it's purely for economic reasons. The military has always attracted poor people who want a job with a steady salary. Black and Hispanics in America are statistically poorer than white americans. And so the Black and hispanics are over represented in the armed forces.

The poor are always sent to die to protect what the rich think is important. This is why America is in Irak and not in North Korea. There's no oil in North Korea, or else they'd already have been invaded.

Answer 3

There are not more Hispanics and blacks in the military. The military is very representative of society, at least sociologically.

Answer 4

Don't know where you get your info, but you are wrong. And for some of these answers that you got they are wrong also. Maybe some of us JOINED the military to serve our country and to help keep it free, so some people can moan and groan about the country they live in. If you have never served I think you should keep your mouth shut and thank your lucky stars that people (white, black, Hispanic, Asian etc.) still join to keep your dumb *** free.

Answer 5

For your information you are wrong. There are no more blacks,whites, hispanics, or orientals in in the armed forces. We are all Green. Get your facts right.

Answer 6

It is simple numbers. Whites are quickly becoming the minority in this country, check out the latest census. If there are less whites and more blacks and hispanics in a country who do you think would be joining the army?

Answer 7

Maybe you just don't know what your talking about. Have you ever thought about it from that point of view. I know plenty of white americans who are fighting for OUR country at this current time. Give them some respect how about it...

Answer 8

I don't know. We have an all volunteer service, so every one who is there volunteered to serve their country. I would like to see you link or source showing the demographic makeup of the army.

Answer 9

Often a way for people from poorer communities to get into and pay for college. Now the why are poorer communities populated by minorities more often...

Answer 10

Uh..we don't..why don't you join the Army and see for yourself.