Latin American Feminist Theology and North American Liberation Theology / The Continuity In Struggle
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A 20 page paper that provides an in-depth overview of Latin American Feminist Theology, its place in Latin American history, and then compares it with the liberation theologies of North America. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Lib
Filename: Lib.fem.rtf

Native Civilizations of Latin America
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A short, 4 page look at the history of pre-Columbian Latin America. Meso American civilization (mostly Aztec and Maya) is explored in this essay with reference to specific tribes (Olmec, Toltec, etc;) and large cities (ex. Tenochtitlan) that flourished. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Latinhis.wps

Women in Colonial Latin America
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a 6 page research paper which examines the role of women in colonial Latin America. The colonial world of Latin America was intrinsically different from that of North America and this difference had a tremendous impact on the women of Latin America at that time. Although North America was rich in natural resources, the natives of North America did not have the gold of the Incas or the Aztecs. Consequently, the Europeans that came to North America's shores came to colonize-they brought women with them. Those early Europeans, specifically the Spanish, that came to Latin America did so solely for the purposes of exploitation, not for colonization. Because of this, the Spanish conquerors typically did not bring women with them from Europe. The writer argues that the native women in colonial Latin America were viewed by Europeans as simply one more resources that they could exploit. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Womncol.rtf

A Land to Die For: An Honest Appraisal of Political Opposition by Binka Le Breton
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Binka Le Breton's journalistic pursuit of the events that surrounded the assassination of Josimo Morals Tavares, a priest involved in the squatters land struggles in the countryside of Brazil, is a book of social, political and religious significance. This 8 page paper provides an overview of some of the basic elements in Le Breton's book and then relates them in terms of the format she uses and its impact as a vehicle for the often controversial messages related. No addtional sources cited.
Filename: Breton.wps

The Spanish Conquest Of Peru
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The history of Peru certainly didn't begin with the Spanish invasion. Before the soldiers from Spain came in search of gold, land and the glory of God, there was a large and prosperous indigenous population known as the Inca. This 5 page paper gives a brief history of the invasion of Peru by the Spanish. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KTspconq.wps

The Church & Human Rights In Latin America
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An 11 page research paper on the role that liberation theology has played in developing human rights in Latin America. The Latin American Catholic liberation--theological perspective is described as one important voice in the emergence of a new global ethic centered on human rights. It is strongly connected with the defense of the rights of the poor to a better life and of indigenous peoples in the Americas who have been profoundly hurt by several centuries of colonization. The rights of the poor in Latin America and theology's efforts to provide them with the same human rights as everyone else-- are explained in considerable detail. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Theollib.wps

Politics and Latin America (Annotated Bibliography)
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This 10 page annotated bibliography examines a variety of books on Latin America and U.S. policy. Each book contains two pages of summary and comment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA628LA.rtf

“Drug Trade and Capitalism in Colombia”
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A five page paper which looks at the way in which the drug trade in Colombia is based on a capitalist ideology, the connection which the major drug cartels have with the political administration of the country, and the effect which the USA’s war on drugs in the region is having on the indigenous population. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: JLcolombia.wps

“Russian Involvement in Latin America in the Nineteenth Century”
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A ten page paper which looks at the way in which Czarist Russia established trading colonies in Latin America, the extent to which she attempted further colonisation of the region, and the way in which the Monroe Doctrine was formulated to prevent further Russian involvement in South and Central America. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: JLRusslam.wps

“The Dominican community in the USA”
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A paper which looks at the Dominican community in New York, in terms of the historical connections between the Dominican Republic and the USA, the way in which the Dominican community is perceived by members of the cultural majority, and the links which have been developed between Dominicans and other Caribbean-Americans.
Filename: JLdom.wps

2 books on Latin America
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A 10 page research paper that compares and contrasts 2 texts on Latin American economics. The two texts profiled are Latin America at the Crossroads by H.J. Wiarda (1987) and Fast Forward, Latin America on the Edge of the 21st Century (1997). A through overview of each text is offered, and then the texts are contrasted for quality and content, which are--in both cases -- very good. However, the final assessment in regards to these texts is that their greatest drawback, in regards to applicability by the reader, is that neither book addresses current Latin American realities as one is 17 years out-of-date and the other is 7. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khla2bks.rtf

Acculturation: "Two Years in the Melting Pot" and "Hunger of Memory"
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A 7 page paper which compares and contrasts various aspects of acculturation in Liu Zongren's "Two Years in the Melting Pot" and Richard Rodriguez' "Hunger of Memory." No additional sources cited.
Filename: RArodrliu.wps

Alexander Von Humboldt/ 'Personal Narrative' of So. America
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A 5 page analysis of Alexander Von Humboldt's personal accounts of South America in the early eighteenth century. A gifted naturalist, his accounts are interesting and informative of nineteenth century bias, as well as So. American reality. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99avh.rtf

Amalia and Facundo: Romanticism and Realism
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An 8-oage paper comparing and contrasting Facundo by D.F. Sarmiento and Amalia by Jose Marmol. Describes the books' romanticism and realism. Lists 2 sources.
Filename: kharg.wps

An Evaluation of Children's Hispanic and Latino Literature
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This 14 page paper examines this genre in children's books. An annotated bibliography is included along with a paper that examines the quality of the literature and how it addresses the nuances of the particular culture. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: SA528lit.rtf

AN OVERVIEW OF LATIN AMERICA
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This paper provides comprehensive research information (current as of 2001) about the Latin American region, focusing on that area's countries, politics, economy, population and position in the global trade arena. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTlatame.rtf

Argentina - Economy
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An 11 page paper. The first section discusses the current state of Argentina's economy, providing some historical information and data and progress since 2002. This also includes discussion of some of the actions taken by the new president. The next section discusses challenges the country faces and what they are doing to mitigate those. Finally, policy recommendations are made. 4 Tables are included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGargbdg.rtf

Argentina’s Economic Collapse (2001-2002)
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A 3 page paper identifying factors contributing to economic collapse in Argentina. After being one of South America’s most promising economies, Argentina suffered economic collapse at the end of 2001 and did not see the beginning of any significant recovery until well into the next year. The purpose here is to identify contributory factors and to assess whether the Latin America trade alliance MERCOSUR was involved in the collapse in any way. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSargenEconCol.rtf

Aymara: Cultural Identity Disintegration?
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36 pages in length. The disintegration of cultural identity for Chile and Bolivia's indigenous Aymara reflects yet another cog in the wheel of global progress, which for some is no progress at all. The inherent struggle for cultural survival is not a new challenge for the Aymara peoples; however, the perpetual fight against succumbing to complete disintegration has become more and more difficult to overcome due to factors of globalization, technological advancement and the blatant circumvention of human rights. According to an Aymara man: "This is a fight between two cultures. One is a culture of life. One is a culture of death. In the West they seem to have lost the value of this culture of life, which has not been totally lost in Latin America." Bibliography lists 27 sources.
Filename: TLCAymar.rtf

Basque Music, Dancing and Clothing
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5 pages. This paper is an interesting study of the Basque people and the music, dancing, and clothing that they wear in their cultural dances. For hundreds of years the music and dance of their culture has been passed down through the generations and it still entertains yet tells us about the history of this beautiful culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JAbasque.rtf

Bourbon and Hapsburg Rule in Latin America
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A 6 page paper which examines the differences between the Bourbon and the Hapsburg rule in Latin America. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAhaps.rtf

BRAZIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
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This paper examines the status of human rights in Brazil since passage of a special human rights act by the Cordosa government in 1996. The report is not very encouraging, although some reforms have been passed, human rights violations are still vast. Bibliography lists 6 sources
Filename: MTbrazil.rtf

Brazil's Current Economy
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This 3 page essay discusses the current status of the economy of Brazil and the problems it is facing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Brazeco.wps

Brazil's Two-tiered Economy
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A 7 page paper describing the origin and status of Brazil's two-tiered economic state. The presence of a wealthy minority with historical political clout has perpetuated an impoverished underclass. Social upheaval to bring about governmental and social changes are occuring at both public and governmental levels, but much remains to be accomplished. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Brazileco.wps

Brazilian Economy at the Turn of the Century
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A 5 page overview of Brazilian economy in the last decade of the 1900s. Concentrates on the period 1994-1999 and provides specifics of inflation rates, GDP and investment strategies in the country. Credits Brazil's economic recovery to the investment of the International Monetary Fund. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPbrzEcn.wps

Caudillo
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A 5 page paper which discusses the age of caudillo in Latin American History. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAcaudill.wps

Central America's Civil Wars & Brazil's Country Profile
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses the 1980's Nicaraguan civil war and provides country statistics for Brazil. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TLCSandi.rtf

Che Guevara/Motorcycle Diaries
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A 5 page book review that examines a book based on the diaries and letters that Che Guevara wrote on a trip by motorcycle across South America in 1952. The writer argues that this volume gives glimmers of the social revolutionary that Che would eventually become. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khmotche.wps

Che Guevara: Bolivian Revolutionary
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5 pages. It was the philosophy of the beloved leader, Ernesto Che Guevara, that all of humankind extends benevolence to one another in order for all peoples to flourish in this world. However, while his hopes were planted on the right path toward eternal good will, the efforts that came out of such dedication left much to be desired. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JGAgueva.wps

Colombia - Foreign Policy
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This 9 page paper begins with an historical overview of Colombia's emphasis on international relations and foreign policy and its role in creating different international organizations. Colombia has never been as interested in foreign relations as it has been in domestic security. The essay reports the decades of civil wards and unrest, the proliferation of coca crops, Plan Colombia, an anti-drug program supported by the U.S. and activities during the last decades. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGcolob.RTF

Colombia drug cartel
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An annotated bibliography of sources for a thesis on the Colombia drugs cartels, with reference to US foreign policy and international law. Bibliography lists 7 sources
Filename: JLcolmdrug.rtf

Colonial Latin America: Social Networks, Identity, and Consensus
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This is a 6 page paper discussing colonial Latin America in relations to the patron-client relationship and social classes. While colonial Latin America was segregated into a hierarchy of social and class systems with the Spanish elite at the top, the maintenance of the system was possible by the textured social networks within communities which existed before the introduction of the Spaniards but nevertheless added the elite Spaniards as the ruling class. The Spaniards did their best to degrade the culture of the Native Indians by introducing Spanish customs and religion and separating the communities into barrios however although the Indians observed these new customs in a public sense, their private identity still contained traditional cultural, familial and social elements. Largely the Spanish elite ruled with stability based on the belief in the class system which expected them to manage the communities with justice. When that expectation failed however, consensus among the lower classes was obtained and riots ensued which led the way to eventual independence. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TJLatam1.rtf

Counseling Latino Clients in Regards to Cultural Considerations
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This is a 12 page paper discussing issues in regards to counseling Latino clients. Therapists who are counseling Latino men and women must take into account various cultural and ethnic values traditional in Latino families including adherence to machismo, marianismo, persondisimo, simpatia, respeto and familism; all of which define the gender, family and community relations and rely on protection, support, respect and honor. However, in regards to Latinos in the United States, differences between individuals also rely on acculturation levels. In the case of counseling Latina women who have been raped or sexually abused, therapists must take into account not only traditional values of Latinos, but also acculturation levels, concepts of identity, biculturalism, stages of identity development, attitudes on present day sexual influences, health care formality, the current state of family influences and the shifting gender roles among other issues. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: TJLatwm1.rtf

Culture and Freedom
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A 4 page paper evaluating today’s consequences of past actions. Discussions of the destruction of one culture by another, stronger power have included issues of American slavery, the Spanish conquest of Latin America and destruction of Muslim and Jewish civilizations in the name of Christianity. The picture of destruction in all of these examples is valid. Without our past as it was, however, our present likely would have been very much different than what we have today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSsocCultFree.rtf

Culture Of Colombia Using Hofstede
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A 4 page paper that begins with a brief introduction to some aspects of the Colombian culture. The writer explains Hofstede's Dimensions of Culture and reports and comments on Colombia's score on each dimension. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGhfscl9.rtf

Dark History In Latin America
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In 7 pages, the writer discusses the atrocities that have taken place in 2 Latin American countries [El Salvador & Argentina], and the impact of the Cold War on them. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Darkhi.wps

Democratization: Brazil and Chile
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A 6 page paper which discusses the process of democratization in Brazil and Chile. The topic illustrates how democratic governments earlier in the previous century have affected democratization during the 1980's and the 1990's. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAbrzlchl.wps

Dollarization In Ecuador
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This 14 page paper has three parts. The first is an overview and explanation of what dollarization is, including the three main categories of dollarization. The second part is an overview and explanation of what happened in Ecuador, politically and economically, that led to the adoption of official and full dollarization. The last part discusses the effects of dollarization on the economy. Inflation, interest rates, and GDP are discussed. Statistical data are included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGecuad.rtf

Dona Marina: Heroine, Traitor, or Representative of Culture
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A 5 page paper which discusses the woman who was known as Dona Marina. Dona Marina was Cortez' lover and interpreter. According to many she was either a heroine or a traitor, while others feel she was merely a reflection of her culture in her actions and attitudes. The paper utilizes "Conquest of New Spain" by Bernal Diaz and "Expanding Ethnicity in Sixteenth-Century Anahuac: Ideologies of Ethnicity and Gender in the Nation-Building Process" by Thomas Ward in further examination of her involvement as it pertained to her position as a slave and a Christian, which were forces that greatly influenced how she was seen in regards to her position as heroine or representative of her culture. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAdonamrna.wps

Drug Use and Treatment of Hispanic Immigrants
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A 19 page paper discussing the influence of culture on addiction treatment. Much of the research into drug use among Hispanics of the past has identified Hispanics only by cultural identification, without giving a clear picture of those cultural matters that can influence whether a Mexican American chooses to seek help in breaking an addiction. There are several aspects of the Mexican American culture that prevent Mexican Americans from moving along the same path of addiction resolution that individuals of other ethnic groups navigate in similar journeys. This paper discusses some of these points, including acculturization and the tradition of relying on family groups in times of crisis. Counselors need to realize that Hispanics who enter treatment likely already have used these social structures without success. Includes an abstract and an outline. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: KSpsychImmi.rtf

Eurocentricism As An Obstacle To Learning True Latin-American History
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A 4 page look at issues concerning the Pre-Columbian Americas. The writer stresses that fact that civilizations covered the continent long before the arrival of the Europeans and never considered themselves to be "of the Americas." The journey of Columbus was only a "landmark" event from a Eurocentric perspective. Of particular importance in this essay is that we cannot possibly attempt to understand the diversified culture of Pre-Colombians, Native Indians, and so forth-- because most records were destroyed by the arriving Europeans--who re-wrote history from their own perspective. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Precolum.wps

Evita Peron
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15 pages in length. Championing the causes of inhumanity, Maria Eva Duarte de Peron – Evita – became one of the twentieth century's most powerful women after exchanging a successful radio and film career for a meteoric rise within the world of politics. Loved by her supporters as much as she was hated by her adversaries, Evita understood how to play the political game in order to reach her objectives; her association with husband Col. Juan D. Peron, who ultimately took the role of president, forged an alliance that served to wholly benefit the Argentine people. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCEvita.rtf

Factors Influencing Deeper Market-Oriented Economic Reform Efforts
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A 18 page consideration of the various factors that impede deeper market-oriented economic reform. Using examples from Latin America the author contends that outside aid is one of the primary inhibitive factors in this trend. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPLatPol.rtf

Family Relationships: "Good Faith and Truthful Ignorance"
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A 4 page paper discussing typical family relationships in 16th century Latin America, during the early colonial period. It uses as its beginning Cook and Cook’s “Good Faith and Truthful Ignorance: A Case of Transatlantic Bigamy.” Today’s Latin American families have many more options open to them, but the attitudes and perceptions of the colonial period persist in the form of tradition. Today’s Latin American families are not as bound to their families – either those of birth or those married into – in practice, but tradition remains as the ideal. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSgoodFthBig.rtf

Foreign Direct/Indirect Political And Economic Domination: Impact Upon Material Welfare Of White And Non-White Latin American Nation Populations In The 19th And 20th Centuries
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5 pages in length. Historical literary accounts of Latin America's quest for freedom delve deeply into the social and cultural foundation of discrimination and oppression during the nation's formative years, effectively illustrating the extent to which the Americas suffered gross indignities at the hands of those who were in control, with primary emphasis upon the oppressive nature of European colonization. Andrea & Overfield's The Human Record : Sources of Global History and Bulliet et al's Earth and Its Peoples : A Global History Since 1750 are instrumental in illustrating the detrimental impact of colonization, as well as concentrating upon the significant quest for independence that Latin America ultimately realized as a nation. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCLAdom.rtf