Academic papers on Latin-American & Carribean Studies

Social Code for Women in Colonial Latin America
A 3 page paper which discusses the social code for women in Colonial Latin America. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Effects of Neoliberalization of the Economy on Mexican Society
A 4 page discussion of the impacts of neoliberalization and globalization on the economy and, in turn, Mexican society. The author contends that for many Latin American countries the impacts of neoliberalism on their society have been quite...
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The Role of Mesoamerican History in the Study of Mexican History
A 5 page paper which examines how Mesoamerican history is an important element in understanding Mexican history. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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THEME OF RELIGION IN BERNAL DIAZ
This 3 page paper discusses the views of Bernal Diaz in his account of the Aztec conquest of Mexio. Quotes cited from the source. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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THE HISTORY OF COLUMBIA SINCE INDEPENDENCE
This 4 page paper discusses the developments which have come to Columbia since its independence, examines the causes of the civil wars, and analyzes the potential for the future. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Slavery in Latin America
This 8 page paper looks at black slavery in the Latin countries and why slavery differed from region to region. Brazil is one country of focus in this analysis. Economics is discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Documentary on Latino Family in NYC
A 3 page essay that analyzes Nuyorican Dreams, a 1999 documentary directed by Laurie Collyer, which focuses on the family of Marta Torres, an immigrant from Puerto Rico who came to New York in search of the American Dream and a better life for...
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Haitian Music & Political Culture
A 6 page research paper/essay that take the unusual form of presenting a hypothetical Haitian family over two generations. The writer pictures the family as reflecting their political and cultural orientation toward Haiti in regards to the choices...
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LAND REFORM POLICIES:BRAZIL
This 3 page paper discusses and analyzes the current land reform ideas of Brazil's president Lula. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Aztecs and the Incas
A 4 page paper which examines and compares the systems of the Aztecs and the Incas as it involves tributes in the 16th century. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Sugar Cane and the Spanish Conquest
A 4 page overview of the importance of the sugar industry in the Spanish Conquest. The author contends that the desire for sugar drove much of the international relationships at the time. Spain, consequently, was not above enslaving the indigenous...
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Marta Laureano case
A paper which considers the recent case of Marta Laureano and the issues it raises with regard to child abuse and the importance of bilingualism in a multi-cultural society. Bibliography lists 3 sources
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The Turmoil in Haiti
This 3 page paper focuses on several points that had come about during February of 2004 during the unrest in Haiti. Some background information is provided. The focus of the paper is in part on the actions of Colin Powell and others involved in...
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English Speaking Caribbean Countries in World Economy and Trade: Relative Impacts of the World Trade Organization
A 12 page overview of the problems English speaking Caribbean nations encounter in regard to functioning in the world economy. The author asserts that the WTO has had little positive effect on these countries. CARICOM, in contrast, offers these...
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