begin with‚ Webster acknowledges that an information society can be understood with different definitions: Technological‚ economic‚ occupational‚ spatial and cultural. Every one of this proves how Mexico is not fit to be called an information society. In the case of the technological approach‚ Mexico falls short to provide most of its citizens has access to the latest information technologies or that Mexican society has experienced a structural impact due to technologic innovations. Poverty‚ exclusion
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Cultural genocide exists in Mexico‚ and I am not referring to the McDonalds that has taken over the local taco vender‚ or even Starbucks - now on practically every corner- engulfing the national coffee brand; I am referring to the institutional‚ societal and scholarly misrepresentation of the African presence in Mexico. The presence of the “negro” in Mexico is itself an enigma not only for the Mexican population in general‚ but also - and more specifically - for the black Mexicans themselves. A country
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AND MAQUILADORAS Women and the Maquiladoras of Mexico Abstract After the US government put a stop to the Bracero program‚ a plan known as the Border Industrialization Program was introduced in 1965 by the Mexican government aimed at creating job opportunities for the workers previously allowed to work in the US on a seasonal basis. During the same year‚ the maquiladora industry was born in Mexico. Women and the Maquiladoras of Mexico In this paper I will explore the history‚ background
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Drug Cartel In Mexico Drug cartels are a major issue in Mexico that can be solved by improving the criminal justice system and also by improving international relations with countries that are affected. The drug cartels in Mexico are not only affecting Mexico but also the United States of America. The crime is not only increasing in Mexico but also here. Major companies such as banks and different companies are laundering money and hiring protection for these drug cartels. The cartels
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This was also the most severe recession in over a decade with GDP falling over 6% in 1995. (A.M. 2012). This crisis came about because of the large scale reform in Mexico during the 80’s. Among these reforms were president Miguel de la Madrid’s (82-88) decision to liberalize trade
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Mexico and Cuba are two primary Spanish speaking nations with rich cultures. These two countries are approximately 1500 miles in distance from each other‚ and historically the relationship has been good until recent years. During the revolution of Cuba‚ many Cubans went to Mexico to seek refuge‚ which Mexico did oblige. The relationship became strained when Fidel Castro made comments about Mexico‚ and the Cold War did not make things any better. Cuba’s influence came from Russia and its communist
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American relations with Mexico. From the early 20th century with railroads and mines to post NAFTA‚ a cycle of displacement has become embedded into U.S.-Mexico relations. Throughout the readings of the class and the short documentaries we’ve watched‚ it is apparent that the Mexican American community has been a chief source of the expansion of America. The first major uprooting of Mexican labor began at the onset of the 20th century when the U.S. built railroads into Mexico. The U.S. had become an
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the United States from Mexico. They sought for a brighter and better future for us and fought tooth and nail to give us the world they didn’t have growing up. Ever since I had stepped foot on U.S soil I never had the chance to go back. The sacrifices that permitted me to be able to attend school for free and giving me a better head start than I would’ve had if we’d stayed couldn’t mask the effects of the move. I didn’t grow up being enriched by the colorful culture that Mexico has‚ I missed out on
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It took New Mexico more than half a century to shed its territorial status and become a state. New Mexico’s citizens first attempted to gain statehood in 1850‚ when local officials drafted a state constitution which was overwhelmingly approved by voters. A legislature and executive officials were elected. That same summer‚ however‚ this statehood plan was nullified when Congress passed the Compromise Bill of 1850 which granted New Mexico territorial status. Other attempts to develop and implement
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allow it to be a comfortable place to be or safest place to be. This causes for people to leave it and their families‚ to go to a better place where they can have a great life. Countries like this are all over the world‚ but one important one is Mexico. Mexico is a country just below the U.S that constantly faces violence‚ corruption‚ and most importantly poverty. Above all those‚ poverty is what mostly affects the Mexican people which forces them to immigrate and face persecution by authorities. However
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