Marta Laureano case
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A paper which considers the recent case of Marta Laureano and the issues it raises with regard to child abuse and the importance of bilingualism in a multi-cultural society. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JLkiser.rtf

Mestizaje In Latin America
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A 4 page paper discussing the intent of the Spanish and Portuguese in insisting that indigenous populations of Latin American minority groups intermarry in a process of blanqueamiento or 'whitening.' The intent was to preserve the superiority of the conquerors by destroying any ethnic identity and so prevent resistance from any single ethnic group. What they failed to realize is that the common ground of mulatto status also provides that common ground with which to identify. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Mestizaje.wps

Military Rule in Brazil 1964 – 1985; Causes and Results
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This 10 page paper looks at reasons behind the seizure of political control on Brazil by the military in 1964. The reasons for this are numerous, including the role played by João Goulart in precipitating the actions taken by the military. These issues are discussed with reference to the economic and social conditions in Brazil immediately prior to the coup. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEbraz64.wps

Neoliberalism in Latin America
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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.
Filename: PPneolib.wps

NGOS AND BRAZIL – ROLE AND IMPACT
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This 3-page paper discusses non-government organizations and their impact on globalization, particularly as it pertains to Brazil. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTngobrazi.rtf

Nicaraguan Migration
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5 pages in length. Nicaragua maintained one of the most powerful economies of Central America until the late 1970s, even in the face of an oppressive authoritarianism that had been in existence since the first half of the century. The year 1979 marked the point in time when the Sandinistas took over, bringing to bear their revolutionary political style, starting a downward economic and social spiral that would not cease for more than a decade (Harris, 1993) and encouraging thousands upon thousands of Nicaraguans to seek a better life in Miami. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCNicarImm.rtf

Norman Manley and Michael Manley: Jamaican Prime Ministers
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An 8 page paper which analyzes the position and involvement of Norman Washington Manley and his son Michael Norman Manley, both of whom were Prime Ministers of Jamaica. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: RAmanley.wps

Obesity in Latin America
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This 4 page paper examines the problem of obesity in Latin America. The problem of obesity is examined in a general sense, but attention is paid to socioeconomic factors and heredity as well as culture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA421LA.rtf

Obstacles to Democracy in Brazil
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This 6 page paper examines Brazil and why it cannot fully embrace democracy. The paper argues that the democratization process has stalled as the people cling to their military past. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA548Brz.rtf