Essays and Research Papers on Mexico

This 10 page paper considers the aims and goals of NAFTA and then considers the evidence that may indicate whether or not NAFTA is attaining its' stated goals. The paper includes 3 graphs and the bibliography cites 10 sources.

A seven page paper which compares the Sasanids of Persia with the Zapotecs of Mesomerica in terms of their social organisation, religious and culture beliefs and military policies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

4 pages in length. The focus of this paper is the regional development policy in Mexico. Discussion will include both growth pole theory and sectoral theory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the way that trade in Mexico has developed since the introduction of NAFTA. The paper argues that the expected prosperity has not occurred and that the trends have increased the attractiveness of the United States as a target for illegal immigrants. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

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 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.

This 5 page report discusses” The Labyrinth of Solitude” by Octavio Paz, poet, humanist, essayist, and Nobel Prize winner. “The Labyrinth of Solitude,” (1950) for which Paz is best known, is a classic study of modern (or at least mid-20th century) Mexico -- its psyche and its culture. He described Mexico as “a nation where the sun abounds, a prodigious sun, ...

A 5 page paper which considers who led the conquest, what natives were affected by it, and examines its positive and negative results. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the various levels of relationships that existed between Mexico and the United States in the 19th and the 20th centuries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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 ...

A 7-page paper discussing the relationship between author Richard Rodriguez and his father, and how that relationship led to the man that he is today. Also discussed is the effect of this relationship on the younger Rodriguez’s ideals and works. Lists 7 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 ...

This 5 page paper on Mexico provides a short overview of the nation, including illustrations and some Spanish sentences. A map of Mexico City is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

7 pages in length. The writer discusses Hispanic migration to the United States from the 1700s through present day. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 9 page report discusses the short life of Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) and her remarkable paintings. She created art that has become recognized as some of the most provocative and profound paintings of the 20th century. Her work was generally small and almost always extremely personal. She created numerous self-portraits in a style that ...

9 pages in length. A collection of personal essays in Judy Yung's Unbound Voices and an account of civil rights issues in Vicki L. Ruiz's From Out of the Shadows effectively illustrates how each author is quite successful at telling tales of cultural struggle, immigration, racism & discrimination and the inherent commitment that accompanies ...

A 5 page discussion of the factors which leads Mexican Americans to cross the border as either documented or undocumented immigrants. This paper points out that although Mexicans are often in pursuit of a better lifestyle, that dream quickly fades in the face of the realities of the flawed American Dream. Bibliography lists ...

A 60 page comprehensive paper about the economic crises in Mexico. Historically, Mexico has experienced an economy that is either boom or bust. In the last three decades, for instance, there have been periods of significant growth only to be interrupted by five different economic collapses. The last collapse of the macroeconomy was 1994-1995. This ...

This is a 6 page paper discussing the symbolism as portrayed by the coyote as similar to that of the American attitude toward illegal immigrants in the United States. T.C. Boyle’s “The Tortilla Curtain” tells an effective story of illegal immigration in Southern California. While he tells the story of several characters throughout the novel ...

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 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 ...

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 is a 5 page paper discussing Sandra Cisneros and her short story “Woman Hollering Creek”. Includes an outline. Through the character of Cleofilas, Sandra Cisneros is able to exemplify many of the feminist and cultural issues which she has seen reflected in her own life. Writing from her own experiences, Cisneros would understand how ...

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.