Latin-American Studies papers

This paper looks at the pressing environmental issues of genetically modified crop cultivation and deforestation in Latin America, as well as possible solutions.

This paper argues for today's leaders to bring fairness and balance to immigration issues.

This paper studies Pablo Neruda's poem "The Heights of Machu Picchu".

A review of Jose Antonio Villarreal's novel "Pocho" that details the painful process of assimilation of new immigrants into America.

An examination of Nancy Stephan's arguments in "The Hour of Eugenics: Race, Gender, and Nation in Latin America."

This paper looks at Hispanic-American diversity in the United States.

An analysis of the Cuban Revolution and Cuba's future from the perspective of the Marxist theory.

Looks at the archeology, architecture and history surrounding the Mission San Francisco de Asis (Dolores).

An analysis of T. Coraghessan Boyle's 1995 novel "Tortilla Curtain".

This paper analyzes the immigrant experience in "The Tortilla Curtain" by T. Coraghessan Boyle.

A discussion of the novel "Tortilla Curtain" by T. Coraghessan Boyle.

This paper looks at several of the different populations among the Hispanic community in the US.

A brief overview of classic Mayan tradition and post-Spanish conquest Mayan life.

An analysis of the cause and effects of the Los Angeles Riots.

A review of the peoples referred to as Hispanics living in America today.

This paper examines cultural differences related to negotiations.

Examines the changed demographics of the writer's hometown Modesto, California

A literary and contemporary review of the Mexican Borderlands.

A brief discussion of the purpose and services of botanicas to the Hispanic-American communities in the United States.

Presents a history of Brazilian cinema with a focus on traditional Latin American themes seen within this history.

A look at the Hispanic/Latino minority group in the United States.

A paper on the life and work of the influential educator Jaime Escalante.

An examination of the foreign policy of the United States towards Cuba.

Looks at the problem of immigration, especially illegal immigration in the United States.

A look at the harsh conditions the International Monetary Fund (IMF) imposed on developing nations receiving IMF assistance and the consequences of those conditions..

This paper explores the experiences of the Spanish and Mexican governments in their attempts to colonize California.

This paper looks at the racism facing blacks in Brazilian society.

Looks at female prostitution as sex work in Caribbean countries.

Looks at the issues of multiculturalism, as presented in Gregory Nava's 1983 film "El Norte".

An argument against providing in-state tuition for illegal immigrants.

Looks at the past and present economy of Brazil.

An analysis of the use of voseo in Central and South American countries.

A political study of President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela.

This paper addresses the debate surrounding immigration reform in the US and argues that migrant laborers are a necessary component of the U.S. economy.

This paper looks at the debts of Brazil, Argentina and Mexico and their potential financial recovery.

This paper describes a period in the history of the country of Colombia from 1948 to 1958 called La Violencia, which took over 200,000 lives.

This paper discusses the anti-American attitude of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez toward the United States and suggests alternatives for resolving this problem.

This paper examines the early establishment of the Spanish and English colonies in the Americas as quests for gold, God and glory.

A review of the impact of race, class and gender in Luis Rodriguez' memoir, "Always Running: La Vida Loca: Gang Days in L.A."

A comprehensive evaluation of the Free Trade Area of the Americas(FTAA) and its potential positive outcomes for Brazil and the global community.

This paper explains that the national identity of Jamaica and Bermuda is complicated and troubled by a history of colonialism, race, sugar and slavery.

This paper argues that globalization is widening the already existing gender gap in the workplace, making Canadian and Mexican women more vulnerable.

This paper describes the market environment of Mexico, which ranks as the second highest middle income country in Latin America in terms of its gross domestic product.

A case study of an American-born woman of black-Hispanic descent.

This paper discuses archaeoastronomy using sites from Mesoamerica as examples.

This paper reviews Miguel Leon-Portilla's "The Broken Spears: The Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico", which presents a history of Mexico.

This paper explores the impact of the growing Hispanic population in California.

An examination of whether illegal workers help or hurt the American economy.

This paper compares three novels; "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, "Wide Sargasso Sea" by Jean Rhys and "Breath, Eyes, Memory" by Edwidge Danticat.

A comparison of the accounts of South America in "The Cloud Forest" by Peter Matthiessen and "One River" by Wade Davis.

An analysis of the problems associated with the Washington State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (WSHCC) and recommendations for the future.

This paper argues in favor of a proposal for illegal immigration reform, which would require immigrating individuals to serve in the United States Armed Forces for a predetermined time of enlistment.

This paper addresses the immigration debates in both the United States and France.

This paper reviews how Tomas Rivera addresses the issues of class, gender and ethnicity in "And the Earth Did Not Devour Him."

This paper studies the progressive era and looks at the United States and Latin America, labor and nationalism in this regard.

An examination of the factors contributing to the less-than-ideal state of democracy in Latin America.

This paper argues that the correlation between illegal immigration and hospital closures is unproven.

This paper discusses salsa music and Puerto Rican culture.

A look at the preservation of national identity within Chicana literature.

This paper discusses the negative effects of global warming on Peru.

An analysis of a psychoeducational and group session approach to treating Latinos with type two diabetes.

An analysis of the positive and negative impact of immigration on the United States.

This paper discuses past and present U.S.A. immigration laws and the attitudes of citizens towards immigrants

This paper evaluates the effects of a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) agreement on Brazil using Mexico as a model.

An analysis of the proposed immigration policies of George Bush and the opposition to his plans.

This paper discusses the costs of and threats posed by illegal immigrants to the United States.

This paper discusses serial sexual femicide in Ciudad Juarez.

This paper discusses the effects of globalization on the United Mexican States (Mexico).

This paper discuses the impact of globalization upon poverty in Mexico/

This paper discuses the lives of minority American women from Chinese, Mexican and African-American backgrounds as expressed by three authors: Judy Yung, Vicki Ruiz and Jacqueline Jones.

This paper discusses the role of Catholicism in Julia Alvarez' "In the Time of the Butterflies."

An analysis of Uruguay's international relations with a focus on its relationship with the U.S.

This paper explores the benefits and burdens of illegal immigrants.

An overview and criticism of Peru's justice system.

This paper examines literacy problems in Latino high school students in Los Angeles, California.

This paper looks at the border security of the United States following the terrorist attacks of September 11, focusing on Mexican immigration.

This paper discusses the novel, 'The House on Mango Street' by Sandra Cisneros.

This paper examines the role women play in the political systems of the United States, Canada and Mexico.

This paper discusses the Chicano housing crisis plaguing U.S. communities.

A review of the evolution of gender equality in Mexico, focusing on the major roles of Soldaderas during the Mexican Revolution.

An analysis of some of the problems facing the Latino community in the United States.

This paper discusses Hugo Chavez and his contentious form of leadership in Venezuela.

A review of the validity of the history found in "One Hundred Years of Solitude," written by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

This paper looks at the increasing waves of illegal immigration; their cost to the country and their quality of life.

This paper discusses the issue of Mexican sexual slavery in the U.S.

The paper explores cockfighting in general and in Latin America in particular.

An analysis of the United States' immigration policy with regards to border security and illegal immigration.

This paper studies the poem "Bilingual/Bilingue" by Rhina Espaillat.

This paper discusses the impact of Hispanic immigration on American culture and pastimes.

This paper looks at the different ways in which religion plays a part in Hispanic society, particularly among the women.

A discussion of mandating the quadrivalent human papilloma virus vaccination in Californina specifically for girls.

Discussion of the success of democracy in Argentina.

A discussion of the significance of the Mexican-American War.

A review of Stephen J. Pitti's "The Devil in Silicon Valley: Northern California, Race, and Mexican Americans ."

An analysis and proposal for change regarding the position of women in the city of Juarez, Mexico.

A look at the effects of migration on Puerto Rican and Dominican women in the United States.

This paper provides a contrasting study of the role of women in Latin American magical realism in 'The House of the Spirits' by Isabel Allende and 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

This paper discusses the relationship between the Eisenhower administration and Cuba.

A description of the Spanish and Portuguese attempts to convert native peoples to Christianity during their conquests of Brazil and Mexico.

A look at Mesoamerica, which includes the central area of Mexico, Central America, down to Guatemala and Honduras.