Essays and Research Papers on Carribean Studies

A paper which looks at the Spanish American war of 1895 – 1898, and the consequences which resulted for Spain, the USA, and the smaller countries struggling for independence from Spanish colonial rule, in terms of the way in which the conflict can still be seen to affect these nations today.

10 pages in length. Assessing the job functionality of America and Mexico's directors of marketing, it is important to take into account the vast differences in economics, technology and education. Both directors strive for a better profit margin, lower competitor interchange and stronger presence within the particular industry; however, the manner by which ...

A paper which looks at the international ramifications of the Falklands war, in terms of the way in which it affected both Britain and Argentina and their respective status within the global community.

A paper which looks at the way in which Chicana feminism deals with the issues of gender inequality, both in Mexican culture and in society as a whole, and considers the other issues such as racial discrimination which they have had to face in their struggle to achieve equal cultural recognition in a multi-ethnic society.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of corruption within Mexico's borders. Governmental corruption includes deceptions within the police force, human rights abuses by the military, and the support of drug cartels. Mention is made of President Fox's intention to change things. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines which method of initiating change is preferable and more successful by specifically considering “The Dragon’s Village” by Yuan-tsung Chen, “I Rigoberta Menchu” by Rigoberta Menchu and “Conversations With Cuba” by C. Peter Ripley, as well as the films “Huozhe” (“To Live”), “Men With Guns” and “El Che.” Bibliography ...

A paper which looks at the Dominican community in New York, in terms of the historical connections between the Dominican Republic and the USA, the way in which the Dominican community is perceived by members of the cultural majority, and the links which have been developed between Dominicans and other Caribbean-Americans.

5 pages. It was the philosophy of the beloved leader, Ernesto Che Guevara, that all of humankind extends benevolence to one another in order for all peoples to flourish in this world. However, while his hopes were planted on the right path toward eternal good will, the efforts that came out of such dedication left much to be ...

A ten page paper which looks at the way in which Czarist Russia established trading colonies in Latin America, the extent to which she attempted further colonisation of the region, and the way in which the Monroe Doctrine was formulated to prevent further Russian involvement in South and Central America. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page paper which analyzes the position and involvement of Norman Washington Manley and his son Michael Norman Manley, both of whom were Prime Ministers of Jamaica. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines why Juan Domingo Peron and Eva Peron were either powerfully hated or powerfully loved and admired. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper evaluates the political situations in the two countries. In accordance with a hypothetical situation, the U.S. has to make a choice for a new ally and it chooses Colombia. The paper explains why. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

11 pages in length. Richard Rodriguez did not always aspire to hold English degrees and a doctorate in English Renaissance literature; in fact, until late in his childhood, he vocabulary barely reflected fifty words of English. His remarkable assimilation into the American patchwork sheds light on just how difficult it is for minorities ...

This 5 page paper considers FALN, a Puerto Rican terrorist group striving to free the island from US control and create an independent state, and the complex nature of the paradoxical relationship between the United States and Puerto Rico. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 19 page overview of the numerous factors affecting the basic human rights of Latin America’s indigenous women. The author asserts that the indigenous women of Latin America have been suppressed by a number of societal factors. These factors revolve around their native traditions and societal expectations, the influence on the Europeans who ...

This 10 page report discusses the idea of “illiberal” democracy and how in nations throughout the world, democratic elections are held and then pointed to as examples of the democratization of the country. Such systems are those which claim to be democracies but are actually a hybrid in which political liberties exist but civil liberties are limited. The rule of the ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the impacts of Simon Bolivar and Ponciano Arriaga, with a focus on their ideologies. This paper integrates a view of each of these men and their contribution to the independence of Latin American. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

12 pages in length. South America's silver mining from the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries paved the way for future economic, political and social progress for Spanish Colonists. While the discovery of this precious metal prompted such adventurers as Juan de Oñate, New Mexico's first governor, it also set a precedent with regard to ...

A 5 page paper discussing Chile's economy and outlook for the future. As has been the case in so much of South America, Chile's economy has been uncertain for decades. Less certain at some times than at others, the country has made a consistent and concerted effort to build a sustainable export-driven economy ...

6 pages in length. Northern and southern California were cleanly split into two distinct divisions after the Mexicans had overtaken the state's colonization from the Spanish. With the substantial Chicano population to the south and the ever-growing Anglos society to the north, California was only steps away from being separated into two individual ...

6 pages. The Cuban-American population is one of the fastest growing populations in America today. The positive impact and cultural distinctions they bring to the United States are sometimes lost among the unfair publicity and racial problems that are always at the forefront of public media. This paper will serve to explore ...

5 pages. There have been many battles over the land situation in Latin America that date back to the Colonial Period. This paper traces the source of these controversies, how they began and why they are still happening. The effect on the people of the different countries in Latin America regarding their land ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the progression of democracy in Latin America by addressing the following topics: postcolonialism, legislation and civil liberties. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages. An analysis of the Mexican economy. The book Mexican Lives gives the reader some insight to the economic crisis and restructuring of the 1980's. This period did not affect all the economic classes of people in the same way. The richest have had the hardest time and have paid the highest ...

12 pages in length. Cuban cuisine is world renown for its vibrant flavors and unique combination of ingredients to produce some of the most exquisite tastes known to man. Leading the culinary community with innovative and trendsetting cooking techniques, Cuba has long been revered for its delicious contributions. One must harken back, ...