Latin America: Independence From Colonial Domination
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3 pages in length. Postcolonial Latin America yearned for the ability to break out from the oppressive constraints of the dictatorship that precluded its people's opportunity for freedom. It can be argued that autocratic rule was part and parcel of Latin America's existence all the way up to the point of its self-independence that was finally realized by those who had been held down for so long. Instrumental to the overall conquest of independence was the coupling of social realities and intellectual developments, as well as issues surrounding the economic and political stability of Spain and Portugal. While many of the motivating factors for freedom were the result of external forces, there were also some internal elements that helped to assist the eventual move toward Latin American independence. The writer discusses Latin America's self-independence. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Latin American Democracy
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses the progression of democracy in Latin America by addressing the following topics: postcolonialism, legislation and civil liberties. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Latin American Economic History
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The history of Latin America includes a number of similar occurrences among the different countries. The Spanish conquest and subsequent colonialization is one, the eventual independence of each is another and the tumultuous political and economic history is yet another. This 8 page paper explores three aspects of the social, political and economic history of Latin America. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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LATIN AMERICAN GENDER ROLES AND HOMOSEXUALITY
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This 8 page paper discusses the societal views toward gender roles and homosexuality in the history of Latin America. Specific examples given. Quotes cited from texts. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Latin American Revolutions and Marxist Thought
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This 6 page paper discusses the typical Marxist model of revolution, and argues that Latin American revolutions do not usually fit into this structure though they are related. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Latin American Women in the Colonial Period
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An 8 page research paper. The colonial period in Latin America encompasses roughly four hundred years. During that time the role and status of women evolved and changed, according to the economic and sociopolitical atmosphere of the era and the region. The following examination of the role of women in Latin America focuses on what four texts reveal about this topic. The authors focus on different regions and address this topic from different perspectives, which serve to illuminate understanding of women's role during the Latin American colonial period. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Latino Americans
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A 5 page paper which examines the culture and experiences of the Latino Americans today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Latino Groups in the United States
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This 3 page paper discusses the Cubans, Mexicans and Puerto Ricans in the U.S. with regard to their society, politics, economic standing, religion and familial standing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVLatGrp.rtf

Latinos, Poverty and Immigration in the U.S.
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This is a 10 page paper discussing Latinos, immigration and poverty in the U.S. The January 2003 U.S. Census reported that for the first time in history, Latinos have become the largest minority group in the U.S. That being said, Latino immigrants are also one of the poorest populations in the U.S. with more rather than fewer restrictions being placed on their welfare benefits, employment opportunities and health care access within the last decade. Several barriers for Latino immigrants continue to keep the poverty rate high within the population. In addition to education and language barriers which prevent them from access to better work opportunities and health care, political and segregation barriers such as welfare restrictions and work area pay penalties within industries which are almost exclusively manned by Latino and minority workers prevent them from opportunities to get out of the poverty ridden barrios in the larger metropolitan areas. There are some situations which provide better income opportunities for Latinos, primarily Mexican immigrant laborers, such as those in the Napa area of California but overall the average Latino family income is twenty-five percent less than its Anglo equivalent and will continue to worsen unless changes are made to meet the needs of this growing population. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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