Mexican vs Usa Culture
Ricardo Collazo
SOCI 200
10/10/2011
Abstract This paper is on the difference of the Mexican culture compared to the culture of the United States of America. We look into four sources of reference in our conclusion. The biggest questions we must ask ourselves is "What is the impact this country is making on the U.S and vice versa?" and “Is our policy a direct result of Mexico 's policy, citizens, actions, or and culture?” We are going to look at the history, ethics, education, family and government of Mexico. This is in hope of having a better understanding for the impact they have not only in thinking but in laws passed.
Key words: relationship, ideology, culture and society
Geography
Location Why are these headings here? Language Symbolism Mexico is located in North America, however its culture is representative of Central and South America. It does border the United States. The United States is located north of Mexico, and the countries of Guatemala and Belize border Mexico to its south. It is also surrounded by water, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Gulf to the east. This location also presents a problem to the United States in several areas. It has a direct impact on some of the policies of the United States, and we will be discussing further in this paper the impact it has towards the United States of America. The natural language spoken in Mexico is Spanish. This is also the official language. The root of the language comes from Spain. The spelling and grammar are identical to Spain; the difference is the sound and how it’s pronounced. This official language also has an impact on the United States for many reasons. It is all tied together in the impact of our relationship with Mexico. How does the language impact the US? The most important symbol of the Mexican people is the Virgin of Guadalupe. She is the influence behind the Roman Catholic Church who dominates the religion of choice in Mexico. She is viewed as the “Mother”
SOCI 200
10/10/2011
Abstract This paper is on the difference of the Mexican culture compared to the culture of the United States of America. We look into four sources of reference in our conclusion. The biggest questions we must ask ourselves is "What is the impact this country is making on the U.S and vice versa?" and “Is our policy a direct result of Mexico 's policy, citizens, actions, or and culture?” We are going to look at the history, ethics, education, family and government of Mexico. This is in hope of having a better understanding for the impact they have not only in thinking but in laws passed.
Key words: relationship, ideology, culture and society
Geography
Location Why are these headings here? Language Symbolism Mexico is located in North America, however its culture is representative of Central and South America. It does border the United States. The United States is located north of Mexico, and the countries of Guatemala and Belize border Mexico to its south. It is also surrounded by water, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Gulf to the east. This location also presents a problem to the United States in several areas. It has a direct impact on some of the policies of the United States, and we will be discussing further in this paper the impact it has towards the United States of America. The natural language spoken in Mexico is Spanish. This is also the official language. The root of the language comes from Spain. The spelling and grammar are identical to Spain; the difference is the sound and how it’s pronounced. This official language also has an impact on the United States for many reasons. It is all tied together in the impact of our relationship with Mexico. How does the language impact the US? The most important symbol of the Mexican people is the Virgin of Guadalupe. She is the influence behind the Roman Catholic Church who dominates the religion of choice in Mexico. She is viewed as the “Mother”
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