If a foreigner asked an early American what life was like in America, the answer would depend greatly on where a person lived in the country. That was just as true in the 1700s as it is today.…
required, though you must have completed a 200 level ISS course, and previous social science coursework and knowledge of Latin America can be helpful. This semester we will cover such topics as:…
El Salvador is a vibrant country located in the middle of Central America with luscious culture and many tourist attractions. It boasts a population of 6.34 million, all of which are led by President Salvador Sánchez Cerén in a constitutional republic, similar to US. With diverse cultures, a wide variety of food, and breathtaking landscapes, El Salvador has hundreds of activities that both tourists and everyday civilians can experience.…
The revolutions that took place in the United States, France, Haiti, and Latin America were all influenced by one another. The main political idea was that of popular sovereignty. This was the idea that the authority to govern comes from the people. This strayed from the ideals that the right to govern comes from God or tradition. The main group that benefited from these revolutions was middle class white males; except in Haiti. Long term, the revolutions gave many groups the ammunition needed to fight for political rights they previously did not have.…
I believe south America’s geography has greatly impacted lives, cultures, and our world. Physical features as the mysterious amazon river, the vast Andes mountains, and very lush rainforest are all major creations that have changed the world. Many of the rainforests in south America haven’t been explored. What if there was millions of creatures yet to be known in these lands, or cure for cancer. What do you think?…
The increasing popularity of fair trade has drawn criticism for a variety of reasons. Supporters and…
My first-hand exposure and experience in foreign countries have left a continuing personal interest in following social and political events in Panama, Colombia, and Latin America as a whole. I follow significant events pertinent to the region. Many have impacted the economy and security of the United States as well. The transition of operations and management of the Panama Canal to Panama in December 1999, and current efforts by President Santos against the FARC are among them.…
Childhood obesity, poverty, gun violence – three problems that plague America today. Society in the U.S. is overweight, unemployed, and violent; a society that nobody wants in a country. Both the federal government and American citizens have to promote change if American society is going to change. One issue needing change is children having obesity. Obesity is a chronic disease that has the potential to cause other diseases as well.…
Central America’s failing economic systems have left many of its citizens unemployed, leading many men, women, and children to become enticed by trafficked sex workers in a desperate attempt to provide for their families. Central America has now emerged as the largest market for trafficked individuals in the modern era. Central Americans once living on stable household incomes have experienced deep socioeconomic uncertainty and insecurity prompted by the excessive violence and corruption within local governments. Human trafficking has been able to succeed in regions like Central America because there is little opportunity for social nor economic advancement. In many impoverished Central American nations, dissipating job opportunities have left…
Throughout the poem I emphasized the importance of indigeneity in Central America. Indigeneity is often concealed with the identity of mestizaje in Central America. Consequently, indigeneity is almost non-existent in Central America. According to Tilley, who analyzes the Salvadorian diaspora, states “Everywhere, intellectuals understood that economic growth was dragged down by the Indians’ perceived backwardness, superstition, poverty, insularity, and inefficiency ”(Tilley, 193). In other words, indigeneity is marginalized and looked down upon. Additionally, it is not seen as a progressive or industrialized in hegemonic society, but as an obstacle to society. Unfortunately, indigeneity is relegated to the past. Thus, when I proclaim “I am the Mayan Queen! I am Lady Xoc,…
The city of San Pedro Sula has been crime stricken and run by gangs for several years causing many people to struggle for survival. During your brief discussion in class about the economic pearl and hardships of Honduras, it intrigued me to further look into the issue. Honduras has a vast number of unemployed people and the distribution of wealth is far from equal. This has serious implications on citizen morale and any aspirations of a future in Honduras. This country has serious problems with that of gang violence, wealth inequality, and a lack of stable rulers.…
The U.S. government provided financial help and food through multiple programs geared to the most vulnerable population in Central America. Countries such as Venezuela aren’t receiving any aid from the U.S. because of its abundance of natural resources.…
When caused by drug trafficking and entered the country a big corruption. It affects badly damaged and the dangers body of the people.…
El Salvador also suffers from corruption of its police officers and judicial officials. The violence that the Salvadoran people face comes from gangs and organized crimes, it is hard to say how much corruption happens given the corrupt and poor judicial system. The Salvadoran police force itself contributes to the high levels of crime. One of the many failures of the judicial system is the lack of safety for those involved in the prosecutions. Women who suffer from rape are helpless in seeking the prosecution of their assaulters. Sexual predators know this and continue to commit sexual violence. The worsening of El Salvador law enforcement has given the gang population the opportunity to grow to roughly the same size as the Salvadorian Army…
“Human beings are not just more mouths to feed, but are productive and inventive minds that help find creative solutions to man’s problems, thus leaving us better off over the long run” (Simon). While the first part of the quote is what most people think: that humans beings are just mouths to feed, the second part explain what they…