Essays and Research Papers on Latin-America / Mixed

A five page paper which looks at economic dependence in Latin American countries during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Bibliography lists i source

This 10 page paper looks at the democratization of Latin American nations. Factors that have impeded or helped the nations from thriving are discussed. Structural and contingent factors are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the democratization of Latin America and explores the continued use of the military. Authoritarian rule is seen as an impediment to true democracy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

15 pages in length. Championing the causes of inhumanity, Maria Eva Duarte de Peron – Evita – became one of the twentieth century's most powerful women after exchanging a successful radio and film career for a meteoric rise within the world of politics. Loved by her supporters as much as she was hated ...

36 pages in length. The disintegration of cultural identity for Chile and Bolivia's indigenous Aymara reflects yet another cog in the wheel of global progress, which for some is no progress at all. The inherent struggle for cultural survival is not a new challenge for the Aymara peoples; however, the perpetual fight against ...

A 5 page paper which presents the scenario that there are starving peasants in a Latin American country. The paper examines the position of a legislator that wishes to help the peasants through passage of a bill. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

6 pages. Why do Jamaicans immigrate to the United States and what type of people are the immigrants? And once Jamaicans get to the United States, what type of life and education awaits them? Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 19 page paper discussing the influence of culture on addiction treatment. Much of the research into drug use among Hispanics of the past has identified Hispanics only by cultural identification, without giving a clear picture of those cultural matters that can influence whether a Mexican American chooses to seek help in breaking an ...

This 4 page paper refers to the novel, "Gabriella, Clove and Cinnamon" in order to show how the characters from this book demonstrate modernization in 20th century Latin America. This paper provides insight into what such measures meant socially, politically, and economically. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses the impact of U.S. and international organization intervention on Haitian economy, politics and policies -- and discusses how liberal ideology and colonial interventions have hurt more than helped Haiti. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the culture and experiences of the Latino Americans today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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.

A 5 page overview of the manner in which U.S. foreign policy has changed in Latin America. In recent years, in fact, it can be contended that Latin American is neither a current priority in U.S. foreign policy nor one which will occupy our immediate future. Never-the-less, our geographic proximity to this region ...

8 pages in length. The writer discusses the 1980's Nicaraguan civil war and provides country statistics for Brazil. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how the language of Latino people expresses different aspects of their culture(s). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper identifying factors contributing to economic collapse in Argentina. After being one of South America’s most promising economies, Argentina suffered economic collapse at the end of 2001 and did not see the beginning of any significant recovery until well into the next year. The purpose here is to identify contributory ...

A 4 page paper discussing typical family relationships in 16th century Latin America, during the early colonial period. It uses as its beginning Cook and Cook’s “Good Faith and Truthful Ignorance: A Case of Transatlantic Bigamy.” Today’s Latin American families have many more options open to them, but the attitudes and perceptions of ...

A 3 page paper which discusses the social code for women in Colonial Latin America. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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.