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Hispanic Diversity, 2008.
This paper looks at several of the different populations among the Hispanic community in the US.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that a great deal of assumptions and misconceptions surround Hispanic diversity in the U.S. The writer notes that many people of the majority think of the Latino/Hispanic cultures as a collective and homogeneous representation of diversity, and yet in reality the population of Latino/Hispanics is actually quite diverse and the only real glue that holds them together, besides majority classifications is language. The writer points out that most of the Hispanic population speak Spanish as a native language. This essay addresses the linguistic, political, social, economic, religious and familial conventions of several Hispanic populations, Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans and Central Americans.
Outline:
Introduction
Familial
References
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" There are clear economic differences between these populations as well, with most subgroups reporting growth in real wages and property and increased spending, but at differing levels over time. Cuban Americans tend to be regionally successful and prosperous, even living in a relatively high level economic region. Yet, this same community also tends to send a great deal of support, where they can, home to family still living in Cuba. Additionally, the same can be said for Puerto Rican immigrants, and Central American Immigrants, but for different reasons. The Central American communities do so as a result of serious economic difficulties in their native nations, while Puerto Rican families tend to settle in America with the ultimate intention of fluidly returning to Puerto Rico. Mexican American spending, includes a small percentage of return to family in Mexico but as they remain here they are more focused on creating secure middle class lifestyles and homes."
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The Mayan Civilization, 2008.
A brief overview of classic Mayan tradition and post-Spanish conquest Mayan life.
1,165 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper focuses primarily on the Mayan culture prior to the arrival of the Spanish, with an emphasis on their religion, art and way of life. The purpose of this background information is to allow the reader to understand the picture that Spanish culture came into and therefore to be able to better understand the cultural contributions of both cultures that are found in Mexico and Central America today.
Outline:
General Introduction to Mayan Civilization
The Arrival of the Spanish to the New World
The Creation of a Mayan-Mexican Culture
Conclusion
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"Two of the world's greatest, most powerful and most advanced civilizations existed on two different ends of the globe. The Spanish is Spain and the Mayan empire of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and Central America both dominated their respective areas and brought about numerous advancements to human civilization. When these two very different world's collided upon the Spanish arrival in the New World, not only did the Mayan empire collapse to the brutality of Spanish colonization, but also a new, unique culture arose that is today a prevalent aspect of Mexico and Central America. The best way to describe this "New World" culture is as a hybrid of the old Mayan ways and the new Spanish ways."
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Los Angeles Riots Cause and Effect, 2008.
An analysis of the cause and effects of the Los Angeles Riots.
999 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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The paper elucidates the reasons for the Los Angeles riots and discusses the causes and underlying principles. The acquittal of the three police officers of the beating of Rodney King is stated as being one of the main triggers of these riots but, as the paper discusses at length, there were also many other social and political causes. The paper recognizes that there remains a deeply-rooted resentment felt by African Americans because of socio-political and economic inequity.
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"Comparing the 1965 Watts Riots and the 1992 Rodney King Riots, there are several coincidental (?) parallels. Both instance involved white Anglo police officers; there was an African-American motorist as the victim, and there was a beating that occurred on an African-American. Rodney King and Marquette Frye, instead on being suspects in a traffic violation, became "martyrs" in the eyes of the African-American community. Especially with the Rodney King affair, he became the symbol of political, social and economic oppressions faced by African-Americans not only in the Los Angeles area but the United States too. To make matters worse, the 1992 riots were "purposefully defined this civil disorder as a rebellion, as opposed to a riot, because of the gaping disparity in economic opportunity and in treatment by the criminal justice system of poor residents in South-Central Los Angeles, the site of the conflagration (Watts, 2003). Feeling always the underdog with repressive laws, neighborhood segregation, disparity in income and outright disgust for the color of their skin by the Anglos, African-Americans went on a rampage to vent all the pent-up anger within. "In other situations, the anger and frustration was expressed by pulling white motorists from cars and trucks and brutally beating and kicking them. In one such case, Reginald Oliver Denny, was pulled from his truck as he stopped to prevent hitting looters who filled the street."
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Hispanic-Americans in America Today, 2008.
A review of the peoples referred to as Hispanics living in America today.
1,112 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper is a discussion on the origins of the peoples comprising the Hispanic Americans and notes that this term is a generic term used to describe immigrants to America that come from all parts of Latin America. The paper discusses and compares the affiliations, education levels, and cultural and political issues of these different peoples.
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"Although the term 'Hispanic-American' is often used as a generic term, this is not necessarily an accurate linguistic portrayal of this demographic group in terms of its economic, social, political and cultural diversity. Hispanic-Americans are Spanish-speaking people or people with Spanish-speaking origins who trace their roots Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, other countries in Central America and South America and Spain (Therrien & Ramirez, 2001). But Hispanic-Americans, especially recent immigrants may not perceive themselves as 'Hispanic' because of their many differences from those who are subsumed into the same census category. Rather, some Hispanic-Americans may see themselves as Cuban-Americans, Mexican-Americans, Dominican-Americans, or Puerto Ricans. "Thirty years ago immigrants from Latin America who settled in the United States were perceived in terms of their home nation--as, for example, Cuban-Americans or Mexican-Americans, just as European newcomers were seen as Italian-Americans or Polish-Americans ("Inventing Hispanics," 2001, The Brookings Review) The immigrant influx from Central and South America, which has grown substantially, in recent years, may be most erroneously referred to as generically Hispanic, given the profound tensions and cultural differences that can exist between individuals from different nations from the region."
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Cultural Negotiations, 2008.
This paper examines cultural differences related to negotiations.
2,065 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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The paper relates that cultural differences can remarkably impact negotiations. The paper then examines and compares Western and Asian styles of negotiation as well as negotiation styles in Latin America and Germany.
Outline:
Introduction
The Negotiation Process
Differences in Negotiating Styles
American Style of Negotiations
German Style of Negotiations
Latin American Style of Negotiation
Conclusion
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"Characterizing any national or cultural approaches to negotiations is rather an intricate task although generalizations are often derived. However any generalizations are applicable or otherwise depending on a lot of contextual factors such as time, environment, circumstances, stakes, prior experiences in dealing between the parties, type of the problem, personal preferences, how interpersonal relationships work and temperament. Any sort of generalizations will be applicable to certain members of the group some of the time and therefore it is dependent on the changing situational needs. It is perhaps the reason why we defy simple categorizations and broad classifications. Concurrently it is essential to retreat and try to observe ourselves and others from an audience level so that the patterns and habits which are defined as standard in negotiation can be analyzed for what they stand for are culturally adhered and cultural defined common sense."
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Modesto, California, 2008.
Examines the changed demographics of the writer's hometown Modesto, California
1,480 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper explains that Modesto, California, is changing quickly from a primarily white community to one that is more heavily Latino populated. The writer is concerned that political issues regarding the city's government will continue to be raised by this new population concentration. The paper stresses that the people of all backgrounds who have lived in the city for all their lives do not want to see it fractionalized. The writer describes the proactive initiatives the community is undertaking to encourage Latino voters, political participation and better police relations.
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"Modesto is also being asked by the NAACP to begin a discussion with police agencies around Modesto concerning complaints of brutality. The organization did not say how many complaints were received, but name an incident last September when 17 people were arrested following a riot outside a concert in Modesto. This indicates that there is also friction between the city police and the smaller black population, as well."
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The Mexican Borderlands, 2008.
A literary and contemporary review of the Mexican Borderlands.
5,147 words (approx. 20.6 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 128.95
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This paper reflects facts and feelings about the life of people on the border between the U.S. and Mexico. The approach taken in this research is to review the present day realities of the borderlands - some of those realities being harsh and even brutal - as well as learn what authors and poets and scholars have written about the preceding experiences of people on the borderlands. It contends that the themes that are presented - some sentimental, some poetic, others realistic and historical - are very important to the understanding of the borderland experience.
Outline
Introduction
Present Borderland Realities
Borderlands Experiences Viewed Through Literature
Borderlands Viewed Through History & Scholarship
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"When it comes to the unsolved murders in Ciudad Juarez, the numbers of dead and missing vary dramatically, and change frequently. But it is a known fact that over the past sixteen or so years, hundreds of young women have been murdered, raped, dragged to remote desert graves, and in many cases mutilated in and around Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, just across a bridge from El Paso, Texas. The unsolved heinous killings fall under three categories: they are ethnic ("racial") because the women are all Latino (Mexican); they are of a class nature because the great majority of women are working class individuals - low income employees - who are employed in the maquiladora; and third, they are of a sexual / gender nature because all the victims are women"
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Botanicas in the United States, 2008.
A brief discussion of the purpose and services of botanicas to the Hispanic-American communities in the United States.
846 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses botanicas in the United States. It focuses on how the botanicas function as support systems for Latino immigrant individuals who seek to ameliorate the problems they face in the new world through old-world solutions. The paper briefly describes the different types of items and services offered by the botanicas and discusses who provides these services.
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"The individuals providing the most help in obtaining the products and services associated with botanicas are the trained healers and religious specialists in these shops. Healer s are regarded as the resident experts in this field; they can either serve as the employees or as actual owners of these shops. Healers can either buy the herbs and other assorted products for their clients directly from the shops themselves or send out the clients to do this. The majority of clients who take advantage of the services offered at the botanica are of Latino origin; they also happen to be first-generation immigrants to America. Sometimes non-Latino patrons may also come to regularly frequent these shops, which are wondrous cultural markers in America's major cities."
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Brazilian Cinema, 2008.
Presents a history of Brazilian cinema with a focus on traditional Latin American themes seen within this history.
9,145 words (approx. 36.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 189.95
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This paper relates that the major cinematic areas of tradition in Brazilian cinema include cannibalism, hunger, vera cruz and other areas of social and political significance. The paper then takes a look at each of these
Latin American traditions and in an effort to provide an understanding of each tradition in Brazilian filmmaking history. The paper juxtaposes these traditions to the events of the eras in which they emerged and the dual dichotomy of Brazil's political impact on filmmaking, and cinema as an impact on Brazilian society.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Literature Review
The Early Years
Cinema Novo
"Vidas Secas"
"The Guns"
"Garota de Ipanema" (Girl From Ipanema", 1967)
"Terra em Transe" ("Lang in Anguish", 1967)
Third Cinema
Amacio Mazzaropi
1980s - 1990s: A Shift In Brazilian Filmmaking
"At Play in the Fields of the Lord"
Conclusion
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"The earlier works between 1930 and 1959 were creative, although the costumes relied largely on the actor's own sense of style and resources. This cinema reflected the development that the country was going through, and investment by foreign markets and banks. Between 1956 and 1961 the country experienced growth in economic output and production. Not so different than in America, where this period represented what has often been referred to as the good years for the nuclear family; in Brazil the Brazilian president, Kubitschek promised 50 years of progress in five, and he made good on his promise."
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Multicultural Observation, 2008.
A look at the Hispanic/Latino minority group in the United States.
791 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 28.95
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The paper looks at what the author expects to find in a large minority culture, the Hispanic/Latino cultural sub-population. The paper provides a brief literature review with observations regarding the different Hispanic/Latino cultures and their differences, such as the external features of their areas and communities.
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"Commenting on the work, Hispanic Spaces, Latino Places by Daniel Arreola notes that the terms "Hispanic" and "Latino" are often used interchangeably, serving as "pan ethnic labels" used to describe distinct and separate cultures that live within America. This subculture, representing a majority rather than a minority, consists of an estimated 39 million plus Americans, comprising as much as 13 percent of the total population in the United States according to census information gathered in 2003 (Nostrand, 293). Within this subculture, individuals tend to identify with a specific nationality rather than use the general term "Hispanic" or "Latino" to identify themselves. Rather, a member of this culturally diverse group may associate their culture and upbringing with their national heritage, which, according to Nostrand, may be, "Mexican, Puerto Rican, Salvadoran or other" (p. 293)."
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