Latin-American Studies papers

This paper examines the Hispanic perspectives on health care.

This paper discusses the origins of the culture of Brazil.

This paper discusses the anti-foundational philosophical reasoning in "Vernon God Little "by DBC Pierre.

This paper is a political case study about American imperialism and the Columbian drug trade from 1994 to 2004.

This paper examines Latin American economic development in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

This paper discusses the life of Latin American leader Getulio Dornelles Vargas.

A discussion on combating obesity in specific cultures.

An analysis of the effect of television on voting outcomes during a presidential election.

An examination of the faults of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following Hurricane Katrina.

An analysis of the war in Vietnam and its consequences.

An analysis of diversity in the PepsiCo and the Ford Motor Company.

An analysis of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and fetal alcohol effect (FAE) on American Indian reservations.

A look at the rise of Tenochtitlan and their pre-Columbian inhabitants, known as the Aztecs.

This paper discuss Venezuelan governmental action and discusses the impact and repercussions on Venezuela and the rest of the world.

A review of the effects that the internet has had on the Latin American culture.

This paper explores whether English-only legislation is a viable option in America today.

A discussion on how NAFTA has allowed the maquiladora industry to take advantage of the disenfranchised majority in Mexico.

This paper analyzes the Bay of Pigs by using the principles of war.

This paper reviews "The Colonial Heritage of Latin America" by Stanley and Barbara Stein.

This paper discusses the impact and consequences of the Latin American "National Security State."

A discussion on Hispanics living in the United States today.

A discussion on Hispanic-Americans in the twentieth century.

Looks at Mexico's political and economic changes since 1990.

A paper analyzing the shift in American social policy against immigrants.

An account of gender differences and the effect on learning a second language.

A look at the obstacles faced by Latin America in its attempt to forge its own identity.

An analysis of the Chicano experience and identity in mainstream US culture .

An essay explaining why Mexican immigrants to the U.S. experience obstacles in achieving upward mobility.

A paper looking at whether Columbia should be considered a democracy.

Reviews an article on cross-border relations between the U.S. and Mexico.

A look at some of the political and social issues facing the city of Chicago today.

This paper describes the role of the various languages in Aruba.

This paper compares Brazil with the U.S.A..

This paper discusses Italian immigration to Argentina.

This paper discusses the Colombian healthcare system.

This paper discusses the recent history of Puerto Rico.

A look at why the Aztecs lost to the Spanish conquistadors.

An argument for the ancient Mesoamericans as an intelligent civilized people.

A look the history of the Inca.

An analysis of the challenges faced by the Department of Homeland regarding its ER policy.

Examines the rights of Cuban immigrants after September 11.

Examines changes in U.S. visa regulations.

Provides five essays on issues relating to Latin American revolutionary history.

Discusses Thomas Benjamin's deconstruction of historiographies of the Mexican Revolution.

A review of the film "The House of the Spirits "from a political perspective.

Discusses the effects of Hispanic culture on California public education.

Explores the criminal justice system in Argentina.

Discusses an aspect of Hispanic culture known as la familia.

Sets forth a hypothetical scenario for terrorist attack kidnapping by FARC and strategies to mitigate.

This paper is an extensive literature review of the economic and political history of Cuba with emphasis on Castro.

An overview of the history and culture of the Mayan Empire.

This paper discusses European colonialism in Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa.

A look at Nicaragua's progress away from authoritarian regimes towards democratically elected ones.

A paper surveying stereotypes and their effects on society.

Examines issues relating to marriage, sexuality and childbirth of Latin women through these centuries.

An analysis of the idea of creating a social institution, resembling the European Union structure, for Latin American countries.

This paper discusses the impact of the Enlightenment on the French and Haitian revolutions.

This in-depth paper analyzes the issues and problems facing minorities in the U.S. while focusing on the critical need for counselors who are trained to effectively handle and counsel people of various ethnic backgrounds.

This paper reviews and analyzes the various similarities relating to Latin-American immigration in both Julia Alvarez's "How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents" and T. Coraghessan Boyle's "The Tortilla Curtain."

This extensive paper presents a detailed history of the Dominican Republic.

This paper discusses the effect of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on Mexico's economy.

This paper examines the various reasons surrounding the increasing migration of Mexican citizens to the United States.

This paper discusses the history and culture of the Mayan civilization and its influence on today's Guatemalan life.

Discusses issues pertaining to immigration and welfare services in the United States.

This paper reviews and analyzes "Chicano! The History of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement" written by Francisco A. Rosales.

An examination of the impact of racism on American attitudes toward minorities and immigrants.

An assessment of Brazilian demographic trends over the past century.

This in-depth paper examines how culture affects women of Chicana descent and how one's upbringing impacts on their sexuality and sense of self worth.

This paper is a literature review studying the effect of gentrification and displacement on urban Latino families.

Examines the impact and effects of guest worker programs in the United States.

This paper discusses the life and work of Dominican President Juan Bosch.

This paper examines the "The Chilean Miracle," which is basically Chile's ability to escape the hyperinflation and stagnation suffered by many of its Latin American neighbors.

This paper examines the numerous cultural attributes of the Mayan civilization while focusing on the reasons for its eventual collapse and disappearance.

Examines cultural practices during pregnancy in Hispanic families.

An analysis of the book by Eduardo Galeano about the economic situation in Latin America.

Examines the theory that Argentina's economy collapsed due to the mismanagement of neoliberal reforms.

A look at the effects of syncretism upon native peoples.

Discusses the process of learning to be an effective educator in a diverse classroom.

A look at the character of Esteban in Isabella Allende's novel, "The House of Spirits" and why the narrators in the story treat him sympathetically.

A critical overview of Timothy J. Henderson's "The Worm in the Wheat: Rosalie Evans and Agrarian Struggle in the Puebla-Tlaxcala Valley of Mexico, 1906-1927".

This paper examines the role of the U.S. military in aiding Latin American countries win the war on drugs.

Discusses the issue of whether illegal immigrants should be provided with driver's licenses or not.

This paper discusses the market potential for cell phones in Mexico, which represents a good market potential based on economic statistics, demographics and psychographics.

This paper review Hugh Thomas' "Conquest: Montezuma, Cortes and the Fall of Old Mexico", one of the greatest historical adventure stories.

This paper examines Norman Mailer's novel "The Naked and the Dead" in which the author incorporates the symbols, characters and narrative conventions of the WWII combat genre.

A discussion about disappearing minority teachers and the Latino classrooms of the future.

An look at the Latin American women's movement from 1970 until present day.

Examines this novel by Julia Alvarez about life in the Dominican Republic in the 1960s.

A study of the island of Puerto Rico and its multi-cultural population.

This paper relates the story of Rigoberta Menchu as told in her biography "I, Rigoberta Menchu: an Indian Woman in Guatemala".

This paper examines the methods and strategies used in developing and modernizing poor and underprivileged countries post-WWII and up to the 1960s.

This paper analyzes the social urbanization of America for the past 150 years, focusing primarily on Los Angeles, CA.

An assessment of the economic policies of Argentina, Chile and Brazil during the 1990s.

This paper examines the recent rise in illegal immigration into the United States.

Examines violence by state authorities in Guatemala from the 1960s onwards.

This brief, yet concise, paper examines the lack of regulations and enforcement capabilities in Buenos Aires which are the main contributing factors in the high levels of air pollution in the city.

This well-researched paper details the various reasons the Spanish empire endured from the 16th century to the 19th century.

A paper comparing the similarities between the Egyptian and Mayan pyramids.

This paper examines the negative side of immigration to the U.S. and its impact on the American economy.

A look at what caused the migration of hundreds of thousands of Salvadorans to North America in the past thirty years.