Essays and Research Papers on Carribean Studies

A 5 page paper discussing the generalizability of resistance to political oppression in the New World and in the East. In Hear My Testimony, author Maria Teresa Tula provides an account of the struggle for human rights in her native El Salvador. The purpose here is to examine the historical origins of that ...

An 8 page paper which examines a contemporary Hispanic family in mainstream America. The paper examines how this particular family is different than mainstream America today, yet upholds all the values that America holds dear. The family is discussed as it relates to family theories. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the conquest of the Aztecs by Cortes on the grounds of religion as well as political motives. The role that Dona Marina (La Malinche) played is discussed as well as exposition on how the conquest was accomplished and what was really accomplished in the end. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing how the motif of violence is used to express the theme of solitude in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s “One Hundred Years of Solitude”. In Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s “One Hundred Years of Solitude” written in 1967, he uses various themes throughout to help highlight the theme of isolation and solitude ...

This 7 page paper discusses the view of Sarmiento's Argentina through his book, Facundo. In particular, this paper deals with the two identities of Argentina and the friction that was a result of the disparity. Sariento's image of a new Argentina is discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8 page paper considers the he portrayal given of conquerors Hernan Cortes and Christopher Columbus in both Bernal Diaz’s “The Conquest of New Spain” and A Brief Account of the Devastation of the Indies by Bartolome de las Casas. The writer considers what both accounts to indicate what the impression of the men is ...

15 pages in length. There have been a number of benefits to come out of mandatory birth control in past history. In China, for example, not only has the nation's birth rate dropped significantly over the past decades, but its per capita income has experienced a monumental augmentation -- from 235 yuan back ...

A 10 page paper discussing the usefulness of the Jupiter missile in ending the Cuban Missile Crisis. The Jupiter missile superficially appears to have a brief history, but it has been influential in several US initiatives. It was removed from service in 1964, but the lessons learned from it contributed significantly to the ...

A 5 page paper examining Miranda’s fascination with independence and freedom of spirit. Francisco de Miranda (1750-1816) is remembered as being one of Venezuela’s greatest patriots, serving a leadership role in initiating Venezuela’s independence from Spain in 1811 but not living to see the fact fully accomplished. Though he died in a Spanish ...

This 6 page paper ponders the Bolivarian Revolution and the loss of popularity of President Chavez. The movement is discussed in depth and communism as an alternative is explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the controversy surrounding Menchu's autobiography, and considers the ways in which the text can be assessed in terms of experiential data, political polemic, and the structure of the slave narrative. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 5 page paper about the Maya and Inca civilizations and some of their similarities and differences. The Maya and Inca were both prominent civilizations which existed in the pre-Columbian period in Meso and South America. Both civilizations had elaborately designed cities and agricultural systems. The Inca in addition had also built a ...

This 10 page paper discusses E. Bradford Burns' book, The Poverty of Progress and supports the comment that Latin America is a beggar sitting on a golden mountain. Examples are given throughout the paper, quotes from the text cited and referenced. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the historic interaction the U.S. has had with Latin American countries. Since the advent of the New Diplomacy at the end of the nineteenth century, in fact, the U.S. role in Latin America has grown progressively stronger. The relationship which resulted was not always amiable as we might ...

A 10 page paper which examines the building of the Panama Canal, when it was built, why it was built, and the effects of its construction. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 18 page research paper that examines the Mexican Revolution and both Zapatista Movements (1920s and 1990s) and how they affected the spirit of Mexican nationalism. The writer offers an overview of the Revolution, nationalism and what experts feel is needed for a healthy Mexican identity and nationalism. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

This is a 5 page original short story based on historical references to daily life in colonial Peru. It begins “Rosa awoke early for she knew she was going to have a full day. In addition to her regular chores, it was a day when she had asked her mother if it she would be ...

This 7 page paper discusses the Landless Workers Movement (MST), explaining how it came to be, the events that acted as a catalyst for the establishment of this group. This is one movement that began as a massive grassroots campaign and it continues to be so, with no formal organization. The purpose of this movement ...

This 8 page paper evaluates media in Brazil and compares and contrasts it to American media. Hofstede's model is used in the analysis. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 8 page paper. The Cuban Constitution states that policies pertaining to education and culture are to be "based on Marxist-Leninist philosophy," and "artistic creativity is free as long as long as its expression and content is not contrary to the goals of the Revolution." That has been the policy since Cuba accepted aid from ...

This is an 8 page paper discussing the maritime territorial disputes between Nicaragua and Columbia and Nicaragua and Honduras. Nicaragua currently has two territorial dispute cases before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The first case forwarded in December 1999 was for the need of a determination of the delimitation of maritime zones between Nicaragua ...

This 9 page paper provides an overview of why it is important for people in the U.S. to speak Spanish. Business and political aspects of the subject are addressed. The debate between those who believe that it is important to keep English as the primary language versus supporters of assimilation is included. Bibliography lists ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing Gonzalez’ and Flores’ works on Latinos in the United States. Juan Gonzalez’ “Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America” (2000) and Juan Flores’ “From Bomba to Hip-Hop: Puerto Rican Culture and Latino Identity” (2000) address several issues relating to Hispanics in the United States and in ...

A 6 page paper which examines the differences between the Bourbon and the Hapsburg rule in Latin America. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the various forms of resistance which were launched by the indigenous peoples of Latin America against Spanish rule. This paper noted an impressive level of governmental and societal organization among these peoples which allowed both military resistance and political resistance. Bibliography lists 4 sources.