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The National Security State, 2004.
This paper discusses the impact and consequences of the Latin American "National Security State."
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper explains the impact and ongoing results of the Latin American "National Security State." The paper discusses the events in El Salvador that are representative of this type of governmental suppression.
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"The purpose of this paper is to discuss the impact and ongoing results of the Latin American national security state. It will do so through discussion of events in El Salvador that represent this type of governmental suppression of what it claims to be dissident and rebel factions. According to Cohen-Almagor the state possesses an implied power similar to self-defense to fight against subversive attempts to destroy it."
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Hispanic Americans, 2004.
A discussion on Hispanics living in the United States today.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper explains that Hispanics living in the United States today comprise the largest and fastest growing minority group in the nation. It describes their experiences, both collectively and as individuals, are varied, particularly in large metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles and New York City. The paper contends that alienation and acculturation are of paramount concern.
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"The plight of the Hispanic citizen in the United States is difficult to characterize a massive demographic that has made its home in an equally massive nation every major US city today boasts an impressive and diverse Hispanic population. Nowhere is this more true than in Los Angeles and New York City where Hispanic Americans number in the millions. But who are Hispanic Americans? To what degree have they assimilated to the broader mainstream American culture? How do they differ from one another ..."
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Hispanic-Americans, 2004.
A discussion on Hispanic-Americans in the twentieth century.
1,808 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper explores the difficulties faced by Hispanic-Americans throughout the twentieth century. It focuses primarily on their fight to achieve social, economic and political equality in the United States. It covers the time period of 1900 to the present. The author also explores Anglo stereotypes of Hispanics.
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"The difficulties that Latinos and Latinas have faced and continue to face in achieving social economic and political equality in the United States stem from historical conditions of social contact between a group-in-power and a group-out-of-power. Inevitably this contact has generated discriminatory attitudes, assumptions, judgments and stereotypes about Hispanic-Americans. ..."
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Mexico: Political and Economic Developments Since 1990, 2004.
Looks at Mexico's political and economic changes since 1990.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 119.95
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Mexico's political and economic changes since 1990 are discussed in this paper, including PRI's defeat in the 2000 election, NAFTA, globalization, debt, and immigration to the United States. The one-party system of the Party of the Institutional Revolution (PRI) and election of the first non-PRI leader in 2000 are also looked at.
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"The last decade and a half has been a period of dramatic economic and political change in Mexico. On the economic level the decade of the ...
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American Policy toward Immigrants, 2005.
A paper analyzing the shift in American social policy against immigrants.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper analyzes the shift in American social policy against immigrants, including a historical and sociological view of the rising role of the media. It looks at the ideals of early immigrants and the recent issue of undocumented immigrants and change in immigration policy.
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Gender and Language Learning, 2004.
An account of gender differences and the effect on learning a second language.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper presents an account of gender differences and the effect on students and teachers learning a second language. It looks at recent instructional dynamics and focuses on the Mexican American community.
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"The purpose of this research is to examine gender differences and the effect on second-language learning and teaching. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context in which gender second-language acquisition and instructional dynamics have gained currency in recent years and then discuss ways in which the interplay of these three elements are operationalized in the classroom ..."
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Latin American Identity Formation, 2004.
A look at the obstacles faced by Latin America in its attempt to forge its own identity.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper presents an analysis of how Ruben Dario's poem "To Roosevelt" and the music and dance form known as "tango" are representative of the Latin American struggle to forge an identity.
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"If the history of Latin America can be described as a search for a viable identity, then without doubt two expressions of that identity come in the form of Ruben Dario's poem "To Roosevelt" and the dance and music form known as tango. Having won independence from, Spain having survived an umber of civil wars and having to contend with its increasingly powerful neighbor to the north, Latin Americans continued to struggle to formulate a viable identity. Because of both internal and external oppression..."
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The Chicano Experience, 2004.
An analysis of the Chicano experience and identity in mainstream US culture .
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper examines the Chicano struggle for independence, identity and a unique voice in America.
The paper includes information from Gloria Anzaldua's "Borderlands/Frontera", Ruben Martinez' "Crossing Over" and Sandra Cisneros' "Woman Hollering Creek".
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"Being Chicano is a state of consciousness. Nevertheless, as a minority population and identity within mainstream US culture, this designation represents a culturally determined role imposed on Hispanic- Americans from the outside. Within the history of the struggle between US and Mexican cultures, the struggle for identity, independence and a unique voice remains as paramount an individual and group issue today as it did more than a century and a half ago. Despite advances across all socio-economic measures, Chicanos continue to be ostracized..."
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Mexican Immigrants: Upward Mobility, 2005.
An essay explaining why Mexican immigrants to the U.S. experience obstacles in achieving upward mobility.
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper presents an essay that argues that the two main reasons Mexican immigrants struggle to achieve upward mobility are poor education and lack of job skills.
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Democracy in Colombia, 2005.
A paper looking at whether Columbia should be considered a democracy.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper debates the issue of whether Colombia is a democracy, examining both the political elements that mark the country as a democracy as well as those elements within the country that threaten democratic rule.
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"At issue in this report is the question of whether or not Colombia is a democracy. If one assumes that a country which holds regularly scheduled public elections in which adult citizens of both genders are entitled to vote for officials at the regional and national levels, one must conclude that Colombia is a democracy. A democracy but of many warts. At the same time Colombia is not a democracy without deep troubles. It has experienced decades of internal dissent resulting in various insurgencies and civil..."
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Mexico And The United States, 2004.
Reviews an article on cross-border relations between the U.S. and Mexico.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper reviews an article on cross-border political and economic relations between the U.S. and Mexico. The paper discusses the advantages to the Mexican economy of Mexican immigration to the United States as well as the impact of the growing Mexican-American population on American society.
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"Maria Rosa Garcia-Acevedo, in an article titled "Politics Across Borders: Mexico's Policies Toward Mexicans in the United States" makes several important points regarding the relationships between Mexican government policies and the interactions between Mexico and the U.S." Specifically, Garcia-Acevedo suggests that it is vital to recognize that the so-called Mexican diaspora which has resulted in the presence of millions of Mexicans legally and illegally in the U S has resulted in a necessary and vital influx of some U S billion..."
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A Social And Political Analysis Of Chicago, 2004.
A look at some of the political and social issues facing the city of Chicago today.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper describes the current political and social situation in Chicago with regard to racial mix, poverty, unemployment, prospects for future development, etc.
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"According to the census, Chicago has rebounded from a population loss because of significant immigration flows. Immigrants from Mexico now constitute nearly half the city's foreign born population, yet Chicago still remains one of the foremost U S gateways for Eastern European immigrant workers and their families. These inflows of immigrants have reduced the overall age of the Chicago population and are responsible for revitalizing both commercial and residential properties in many of the city's neighborhoods. Most of the new immigrants are settling in the..."
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Aruba, 2004.
This paper describes the role of the various languages in Aruba.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper explains that, in Aruba, Dutch is the official language due to colonialism. The author points out that Papiamento is the native language, the "mother tongue". The paper discusses issues of the right to self-determination and the role of U.N..
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"Dutch may be the official language of Aruba but Papiamento is the native language that evolved over the centuries from a blending of Dutch, Afro-Portuguese, Spanish, Arawak Indian, French and English. Essentially a Creole language, Papiamento has been considered a pidgin and is spoken by very few people virtually all in Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao known as the ABC Islands of the Dutch Caribbean islands, The important point, however, is that, although very few people less than one half million use Papiamento as their primary language, it ..."
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Brazil, 2004.
This paper compares Brazil with the U.S.A..
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper discusses the geography of Brazil, its population, ethnic makeup and land. The author points out Brazil's two-tired economy and income distribution. The paper explains the make-up of its government.
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"Geographically, Brazil is the largest country in South America with an area of somewhat more than ... million square kilometers. An extensive and efficient transportation infrastructure exists. ... Brazil is somewhat smaller in size than the United States, which covers .... square kilometers. Brazil's population as of July was estimated to be ... million persons. Almost ... percent of Brazil's population resides in urban areas. The rate of population ..."
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Italian Immigration to Argentina, 2005.
This paper discusses Italian immigration to Argentina.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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This paper explains the reasons for Italian immigration to Argentina. The author presents the number of people who immigrated. The paper evaluates their adjustment to Argentinian society,as well as their status and impact on that society.
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"Immigration from one's homeland to a new country may be a common occurrence yet it is also difficult not undertaken lightly and usually happens for very good reasons, In addition immigration populations often have ..."
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