Dr. Jane Wirch
En 106-02
29 March 2013
The Chauvinistic Male Society
Immigration to North America from Salvadorans expanded from 1980 to 2000. Apparently, it was factual that in the United States it was very easy to find good opportunities, employments, education, and the better life every one sought for. Individuals, who are not satisfied with their living conditions, move to other countries in quest of far higher standards of living. The movement of these individuals, into a country or region, in search for a better life is called immigration. Immigration occurs for many reasons, including economic problems, political issues, family reunification, poverty, or the wish to change one’s surroundings voluntarily. It is believed that Salvadorans began migrating to the United States mostly because of civil wars and economic issues, but one of the main reasons why Salvadorans migrated to other countries was because of fear of Human Immunodeficiency (HIV) virus transmission that leads to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) disease, due to the chauvinistic male society.
El Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country 's capital and largest city is San Salvador. As of 2012, El Salvador had a population of approximately 7,006,403 people, composed predominantly of Mestizos. Spanish is the main and official language of the country and other languages that are spoken are those of indigenous small communities of elderly Salvadorans that have survived throughout the years. The Salvadoran culture is very similar to other countries in Latin America, including its contemporary life in its city. Surprisingly, the country is known for its chauvinistic male society. Since its inception, the chauvinistic male society has prevailed for many years and has provoked negative effects to the living conditions to the country’s population.
Chauvinism survives in a culture where traditional gender roles remain.
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