Academic papers on Latin-American & Carribean Studies

The Church & Human Rights In Latin America
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...
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Latin America: Independence From Colonial Domination
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...
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Women in Colonial Latin America
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...
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Latin American Feminist Theology and North American Liberation Theology / The Continuity In Struggle
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
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Latin America / Women's Rights
A 12 page paper that provides an overview of the current issues for women in Latin America. This paper considers the treatment of women and women's rights in Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Neoliberalism in Latin America
A 4 page discussion of neoliberalism in Latin America. Notes the shortcomings of the political philosophy and uses Mexico to illustrate its many economic and social failures. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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U.S. Drug Policies & Latin America
This 45 page paper investigates the domestic and foreign drug policies of the United States. The paper traces the history of drug use and policies within the country, then looks at the policies in Latin America with an emphasis on Bolivia and...
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Dark History In Latin America
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.
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Latin America -- Political Force and Social Evolution
A 5 page paper that demonstrates the impacts of major political force on the small communities of Latin America over the course of the past 4 centuries. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Trade / Latin America
A 5 page research paper and overview of the trade position of Latin American countries as of July 1998. The writer focuses on statistics, including imports/exports, trade deficits, and economic growth rates. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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The Effect Of Outside Forces on Latin America
A 4 page research paper on outsidfe influences on Latin America, and whether these lead to victimization. The writer details drug trafficking, NAFTA, and religious and political influences and discusses what would change the perceptions about them....
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Eurocentricism As An Obstacle To Learning True Latin-American History
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...
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Latin America / On the Road to Democracy
A comprehensive, 17 page examination of socio-political trends in Latin America leading to Democracy. The writer looks at how the continent has finally begun to develop a positive image of the U.S., the significance of NAFTA as a partnership...
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Latin America / On the Road to Democracy # 2
A shorter, 9 page version of Latindem.wps, in which the writer discusses Latin America's newfound interest in Democracy, respect for the United States, participation in trade partnerships, and more. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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The Role Of The Military In Latin American Democracy
A 10 page research paper which examines the changing role of the military in Latin America's new democracies. The writer lists areas of concern which experts feel must be addressed in order for these fledgling democracies to survive. Bibliography...
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