Latin-American Studies papers

An examination of the rhetoric used in Gary Soto's work, "Black Hair" to reveal the marginalization of Mexicans in North America.

A research paper on the role of fathers, specifically Latino fathers, in parenting their children.

An exploration of the political and civil rights of the indigenous populations within Latin America.

This paper explains why Ernesto "Che" Guevara is viewed as both a failure and a mascot of revolution in Latin America.

An in-depth analysis and comparison of the works "The End of Poverty" by Jeffrey Sachs and "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man" by John Perkins on the state of global poverty.

A review of Nelson Reed's book, "The Caste War of Yucatan".

A review of Domitila Barrios De Chungara's experiences in her work "Let Me Speak!".

An analysis of the themes of political change in Isabel Allende's "The House of the Spirits" and Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "One Hundred Years of Solitude" and "In Evil Hour".

A review of Rigoberta Menchu's book "I, Rigoberta Menchu: An Indian Woman in Guatemala".

A look at the extent of the interracial mixing during the colonial period in Latin America.

A review of Sheldon Annis' work "God and Production in a Guatemalan Town".

An exploration of the Spanish importation of Reconquest institutions and ideas to the New World.

Analyzes David E. Stannard's work about the conquest of the natives of the Western Hemisphere, "American Holocaust: The Conquest of the New World" .

Analyzes the role of memory in three short stories by Jorge Luis Borges.

A brief overview of the design of Mayan temples, art and artifacts.

An analytical look at Puerto Rican political identity and how it was shaped.

A review of Ignacio Garcia's "Chicanismo: The forging of Militant Ethos in Among Mexican Americans".

An analysis of U.S. foreign policy motives in Colombia, and "Plan Colombia," using a multiple streams framework of analysis.

A look at some of the issues concerning drug trafficking across the U.S. and Mexican borders.

An analysis of "Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories" by Sandra Cisneros.

This paper explains why colorism is a natural response to colonial oppression.

A persuasive essay on the burden of illegal immigration, specifically in the areas of driving and healthcare.

This paper provides an insight into aspects of Venezuela with a view to the introduction of Acme Industries into the Venezuelan market.

A paper describing the events that led to the outbreak of the Civil War.

A critical review of "Magical Reels: A History of Cinema in Latin America" by John King.

A brief discussion on the impact of borderland economic development upon the United States and Mexico.

A book review of "Forgotten Continent: The Battle for Latin America's Soul" by Michael Reid.

A review of "Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testimony of Jim Elliot" by Elisabeth Elliot.

An analysis of two stories by Juan Rulfo; "Macario" and "Tell Them Not to Kill Me!"

A review of the history work "So Far From God: The U.S. War with Mexico 1846-1848" by John S.D. Eisenhower.

This paper discusses an excerpt from Mike Davis' book, "City of Quartz" titled "Fortress Los Angeles".

An analysis of a selected passage of Gloria Anzaldua's essay, "How to Tame a Wild Tongue".

An examination of the way that Hispanics are practicing religion in the US and how this is affecting American practice of religion and culture.

An analysis of the future of Cuba and the possible evolutions in the country under the new president, Raul Castro.

A look at the history and significance of terms used to identify the Mexican population in the US.

An analysis of the prospects for sustainable economic growth in Bolivia.

A look at the business practices and trade culture of the Aztec civilization.

An analysis of the evidence of the United States' involvement in the creation and running of the El Salvador death squads.

A review of the book "Bartolome de las Casas: Great Prophet of the Americas" by Paul S. Vickery.

A discussion of perspectives on race relations in Las Vegas, as observed and experienced by a middle-aged Caucasian male.

This paper explores the obstacles to democratic governance in Mexico.

This paper looks at the diversity among the Hispanic American community.

This paper examines the reaction of diabolism and Catholicism in the New World.

An examination of the US intervention and process of democratization in Iraq and Panama.

Looks at the contrasting image of the country of Columbia.

An examination of the growing problem of illegal immigration from Mexico into the United States.

The paper analyzes Tzevtan Todorov's theory of fantastical fiction.

A critical review of the book "House and Street: The Domestic World of Servants and Masters in Nineteenth-Century Rio de Janeiro," by Sandra Lauderdale Graham.

A research proposal for a study to be used to assess and help Latin children of domestic violence victims.

A review of the movie "Crash," directed by Paul Haggis, which examines racism in modern day Los Angeles and American society as a whole.

Looks at the diversity of Hispanic-Americans, the largest minority group in the United States.

A review of Leo Chavez' work "Shadowed Lives-Undocumented Immigrants in American Society".

A review of two books on collective community action in Guatemala: Beatriz Manz's "Paradise in Ashes" and Benjamin Dangl's "The Price of Fire".

A discussion of the Westward expansion and the Manifest Destiny movement.

Relates the impact of President Carlos Salinas de Gortari of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) on the history of Mexico from 1968 to the present.

This paper looks at the economic effects of illegal immigration to America and discusses the possible outcome of legitimization.

This paper examines the nature of trans-national gangs, concentrating on the 18th Street Gang.

This paper discusses the book "Bordering Fires: The Vintage Book of Contemporary Mexican and Chicano/a Literature" by Cristina Garcia.

A discussion of Mexican migration and the US response to it, according to "Ex Mex: From Migrants to Immigrants," written by Jorge Castaneda, former Mexico secretary of foreign affairs.

An analysis of the current political and economic situation in Brazil.

A review of the novel "And The Earth Did Not Devour Him" by Tomas Rivera.

An examination of the impact of the Mexican peso crisis on the world at large.

Discusses the cultural and historical significance of Evita Peron.

Reviews Gabriel Garcia Marquez' "Chronicle of a Death Foretold" about the murder of Santiago Nasar.

An examination of Columbia's foreign policy objectives and strategies.

The paper discusses the film "Stand and Deliver", which details the problems of poor Chicano families in America.

The paper examines the significance of adult education schemes in defending, vitalizing, and developing democracy.

This paper compares legal and illegal immigration into the US.

A review of Luis Valdez's classic play "Los Vendidos" (The Sellouts).

An analysis of the influence of coca in Bolivia.

The paper is an analysis and discussion of Ariel Dorfman's "Death and the Maiden".

A review of the politics governing Chile under the rule of Augusto Pinochet.

An in-depth analysis of Mexico's economy and political and economic policies.

The paper discusses the question of immigration reform in the United States in relation to immigrants from Mexico.

An examination of the aims of the Spanish in their expedition to Mexico.

This paper explores how Fidel Castro succeeded in overthrowing Cuba's pro-U.S. government and replacing it with a Leftist ideology.

This paper studies the interesting and dark story of Latin American culture and society, 'Chronicle of a Death Foretold' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

A review and critique of the book "Puerto Rico: The Four Storied Country" by Jose Luis Gonzalez.

This paper looks at the treatment of the slave population in the U.S. in comparison to treatment of slaves in Latin America.

A description and comparison of the Navajo initiation ceremony known as Kinaalda and the Quinceanos celebration, the traditional way for Hispanic Catholics to celebrate a girl's 15th birthday.

A portrayal of the problems encountered by single parents and their children.

A review of Edna Bonacich's article "Inequality in America: The Failure of the American System for People of Color "and Jonathan Kozol's article "Still Separate, Still Unequal: America's Educational Apartheid".

This paper advocates linguistic human rights with an emphasis on the Latino community in the USA.

This paper explores the themes of magic and religion in Rudolfo Anaya's novel, "Bless Me, Ultima."

Describes the the UN presence in Haiti and compares the present mission to previous operations.

A review of the article "Uninsured Working Immigrants: A View From California County" by N. Ponce, R.J. Nordyke and S. Hirota.

A review of the Hispanic and Latino groups in the USA and the problems and issues that they encounter.

This paper discusses current attitudes and policies on gender in France and Cuba.

An in-depth examination of the life and works of Oscar "Zeta" Acosta.

This paper analyzes the changes and social impact associated with immigration to the United States.

This paper discusses the controversial issue of issuing illegal immigrants with a legal driving license and looks at Senate Bill 1160.

This paper examines the issue of obesity and overweight in the female Latino population.

A discussion on the United States and Mexican immigration issues and its resultant effect on the economy.

A discussion on Chicano linguistics and how it is unique and distinct, as it differs from both Standard Spanish and Standard English

This paper looks at the role of women in Central America and the social background.

An examination of the Raramuri's observance of semana santa, otherwise known as Holy Week.

The paper discusses the characteristics and results of mixing two different languages, specifically referring to 'Spanglish' speakers.

An analysis of the history and style of various forms of Afro-Brazilian dance.