Being Hispanic has determined many different aspects of my life. I was born and raised in Venezuela, a country where I had some of the most important experiences of all my life. I’m convinced that being Hispanic has been a main factor while determining who I am today. In this sense, being Hispanic has led me not only to learn important lessons, but also to be part of some of the most interesting and meaningful traditions of the world.…
In my adventure to find the right store for this assignment, I solicited the assistance of my neighbor. My neighbor, Edith Yarbor and her husband Larry own a convenience store in Agua Prieta, located in the northern region of Sonota, Mexico so this was the venue of choice for me to observe for a few hours.…
NATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS Mexicans do not trust government or anyone. Mexicans do not respect the law and are prone to not paying taxes.…
The Aztec culture is very interesting because our society continues to be influenced by their advanced way of life. The Aztecs, an ancient culture arrived in Mesoamerica around the 13th century after the previous Mesoamerican civilization, the Toltecs, fell. The Aztec name came from their homeland, Aztlan meaning “White Land.” The Aztecs are also known as the Tenochca, which gave name to their capital city of Tenochtitlan.The Aztec language was Nahuatl and it was the major language in central Mexico by the mid-1350s. Many Nahuatl words used by the Spanish were later used in the English language: chile, avocado, chocolate, coyote, and guacamole. Near the southwest border of Lake Texcoco, the Aztecs saw an eagle sitting on a cactus and decided…
It helped me realize and analyze a different culture. In Ruben Martinez, Crossing Over the book tells about how life is in Mexico and how their tradition are different from the US. The migrants who are in US are creating a new Hispanic-influenced culture that is histrionically altering both Mexico and the US. Martinez makes a claim that tradition culture has not disappear. I agree because we have many different cultures in the US. I will prove this by exploring Mexican-American culture.…
When people think of Mexico, they might think of a perfect vacation spot. Yes, Mexico is beautiful and has an interesting background to its history. However, Mexico comes with a little bit of baggage.…
Throughout the world, the expansion of religion has significantly influenced the development of humanity in many different ways. Religion is an organized collection of belief and cultural systems with world views that relate humanity to spirituality and moral values (dictionary.com). Many religions have narratives, symbols, traditions and sacred histories that are intended to explain the origin of the Universe and give a convincing meaning to life. It was Hernan Cortes who first brought the Catholic Church to Mexico in 1521. His expedition, which included a friar named Bartolome de Olmedo and a priest named Juan Diaz, was mandated to convert the Indians into Christians. After the Spanish conquest,…
America nowadays is knows as cultural diversity country and considered a home for many different cultures and races. The Hispanic term is not either a race or ethnicity, but is considered an American term use in USA to defined people who speak Spanish or their ancestors spoke Spanish at one point in their life. According to “U.S. Census 2000 State & County Statistical QuickFacts” “Hispanics or Latinos are those people who classified themselves in one of the specific Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino categories listed on the Census 2000 questionnaire” Therefore, sometimes people in general stereotype Hispanics in America as they all speak Spanish and have the same ethnic traits. Also People stereotype Hispanic as we are…
The societal structure in the United States dictates that only one particular perspective can be correct and in this case that would be the Euro-American perspective. If one were to analyze the reason for the subaltern status of Latinos, the answer would be quite simple. Latinos lie within what is considered to be a subaltern status because Anglo colonizers put them in that position. In this case subaltern status refers to living outside of the circle of hegemony. Stereotyping is often a useful tool during the process of putting down a whole people. Stereotyping dehumanizes people, thus achieving cultural hegemony. In turn they gain a justification for the mistreatment that they inflict on the minorities, which in this case are the Latino people.…
Expansion. By 1815, the United States was beginning to grow further and further west. Settlers were making their way through the Ohio River Valley, the Trans-Mississippi west, and into portions of the Louisiana Purchase territory. By the time Mexico had gained its independence from Spain, American settlers were already on the border of the new nation. The individual reasons for expansion are numerous but we know settlers wanted vast amounts of land (farmlands), and they wanted to explore – making a new life for themselves. Socio and political issues definitely existed through this time period, and these issues were the basis for more conflict between countries.…
Mexican Culture, like any other culture, is a very unique thing. They have their own foods, holiday, traditions, and much more. To learn more about Mexican Culture I interviewed a friend named Sofia that used to live in Monterrey, Mexico. I played sports with Sofia in high school so I knew her and her family pretty well and I felt comfortable going to her house for dinner. Her father made home-made tamales for dinner and she made pineapple stuffed empanadas for dessert. After dinner, we discussed Mexican culture and traditions, her life in Mexico, and also her life here in America.…
Throughout time most Latin Americans have been seen as an undereducated and naïve race. For instance the type of job an American citizen would have wouldn’t be recommended for a Hispanic, because society has adjusted to them only doing the jobs they are good at. These so called “good” jobs are actually low-wage jobs that in an economy like the one today would not be able to support a family. Today Latin Americans have created a better name for themselves and are no longer seen as inferior uneducated beings, but as an inspiring race of people that show with a little hard work anything is possible.…
The stereotypes are many and are different with each race. African Americans are one of the many races that are judged a lot. These are some of the stereotypes used, Thieves, uneducated, drug users, drug sellers,There's people out there that think all black people are the same but they aren’t and people should realize that because many lives are being taken. They matter and each person is different. Latinos are discriminated like any other race. There's many reasons why. Last year Donald trump gave a speech, their was many things said that were controversial, here are some, "When Mexico sends its people,they're not sending the best. They're not sending you, they're sending people that have lots of problems and they're bringing those problems. They're bringing drugs, they're bringing crime. They're rapists and some, I assume, are good people, but I speak to border guards and they're telling us what we're getting.” These kind of opinions that are given from very influential people are what lead to others believing it. When doing that they start to believe that everyone that comes from the same country are the same when in reality they are not. This has lead to many confrontations at rallies, there’s been many people protesting against Donald Trump.…
The word Hispanic brings up various thoughts in different people. Some might think of uneducated, loud, incompetent people. To others it might bring up words like devoted, hardworking, and loving. Being Hispanic to me means to know how to work hard and that you caring about family and friends. It also means that you are a strong person that can handle tough situations and make the best of things.…
Far from being homogeneous, U.S. Latinos are a hodge-podge of ethnicities. Political views, education, and socio-economic status vary widely. Those recently arrived may still think of themselves as mejicano, cubano, argentino, or colombiano. Second-generation Hispanics are already on…