Essays and Research Papers on Issues in Latin-America

A 7 page research paper that examines how the patriarchal culture of Mexican creates a climate of oppression, which contributes towards violence against Mexican woman. In turn, this violence is a contributing factor toward the frequency that Mexican women have problems with drug dependency, alcoholism and depression. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper discusses the potential for working as a health care worker in Cuba. Overview of the country offered as well as analysis of cultural values/traditions as they correspond to the health care aid situation in Cuba. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the convoluted history of Colombia, its drug wars and the leftist FARC insurgency. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Favelas may be perceived as shanty towns, but in Brazil they are attractive permanent structure built by community and perceived by some as a model for self help. This 3 page paper consider how the development of these favelas by squatters reflect the political, social and economic history and conditions in brazil. The bibliography cites ...

In four pages this paper presents an overview of the Chicano musical band Los Lobos that includes background history, past and present compositions, and their links with the United States and Latin America. Eight sources are cited in the bibliography.

The development in democracy in Brazil has demonstrated a different pattern that seen in other parts of the world. This 5 page paper examines the development of democracy and includes consideration of the history as a Portuguese colony and the role of slavery as well as the military coups and the fears of instability. The ...

A 7 page account of the international mistrust which characterized this period of North American history. Fault can be attributed not just to Canada but to the U.S. as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page paper explores the history behind Argentina’s financial collapse and the impact that collapse has had on the people. Includes an outline and abstract. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page review of the racial and cultural changes that have unfolded in this representative of the Deep South. The author contends that cultural demarcation between the races has been a consistent element of Charleston’s history. Bibliography lists sources.

An 8 page research paper that explores the effects of US colonialism on Puerto Rico. The writer argues that an examination of Puerto Rican history demonstrates that 100 years of US domination has meant oppression and ruin for many of the people inhabiting this island. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that draws on Steven Stern's history of colonial Peru, Peru's Indian Peoples and the Challenge of Spanish Conquest. Stern's text focuses on the colonialism and the native peoples of the Andes, the "Huamanga" region. The writer examines various aspects of the period beginning with the Inca conquests of the region ...

This 4 page paper delves into Cuba's history and its relationship with the United States primarily between 1898 and 1902. The military's role is explored along with treaties that sanctioned U.S. control in the region. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page research paper that contrasts and compares the statistics and history of Panama and Ecuador. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper examines The Labyrinth of Solitude by Octavio Paz. It is a work that provides observations about Mexico. The information relayed in the book is related to Mexican history, but it is also in part autobiographical. A summary of the book is relayed in addition to a critique. No additional sources cited. ...

A 3 page review of the war that is remembered as the bloodiest war in Latin American history. This paper concentrates on the impacts that occurred afterward in Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Uraguay. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper summarizes Fernando Pico’s book “History of Puerto Rico: A Panorama of its People.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages. This paper will explain the history of the Spanish language and the major influence that the Arabic language has had on it as well. Also included are examples of Spanish words that are derived from Arabic sources. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 11 page overview of this critical time in history and the factors leading up to it. The thesis is presented that "this revolution was distinguishable in that it resulted in great social and cultural changes and Mexico once again had the promise of hope" is debated. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines two articles that discuss the visions and importance of the Virgin Mary. The works utilized are Antonio Valeriano’s “History of the Miraculous Apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe in 1531,” and Jeanette Rodriguez’ “Our Lady of Guadalupe: Faith and Empowerment among Mexican-American Women.” No additional sources cited.

An 8 page overview of Mexican American roles in World War II. These years became a time of tremendous opportunity for Mexican Americans to escape the social ostracization which had characterized much of their history and to move into mainstream America both in roles in the military and in filling the occupational chasm created ...

This 7 page paper examines U.S. foreign policy along with policy to come from Argentina itself. The turmoil in Latin America is carefully examined. Where Argentina is today is discussed. A political history of Argentina is also relayed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the role of European woman in the Caribbean. The writer explores recent scholarship and how it relates the experiences of European-descended women in the Caribbean. Bibliography list 4 sources.

This 11-page paper focuses on comparisons between economies of Latin America and Eastern Europe, following trade liberalization and economic reforms. Bibliiography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the impasse at which Peru and Japan have arrived concerning extradition of Peru’s former president Fujimori, who Peru has charged with gross corruption and crimes against humanity. Fujimori was born in Peru of parents who had immigrated from Japan. They registered his birth, resulting in dual citizenship. ...

A 10 page paper discussing the impasse at which Peru and Japan have arrived concerning extradition of Peru’s former president Fujimori, who Peru has charged with gross corruption and crimes against humanity. Fujimori was born in Peru of parents who had immigrated from Japan. They registered his birth, resulting in dual citizenship. ...