How to live in a country where being a “little thick” is normal In Latin America‚ especially Mexico there is this word “Gordita”‚ translated as “Fatty” or “Little fat”. Incredibly‚ as you may think‚ this is not an insult; it is a nickname used for some people to call you with affection. If you are not from Mexico or any other Spanish speaking countries‚ probably you are freaking out thinking how is possible that your boyfriend‚ your friend or even your own mother could call you FAT! Truly Mexican
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<center><b>How Did The Enlightenment Effect Latin America?</b></center> <br> <br>Enlightenment ideas in Latin America took place during the 1700’s to the early 1800’s. These ideas were appealed to the people because they taught that man was free and that all were equal. These ideas were important especially in countries were slavery existed and countries under the control of foreign powers. The Spark that ignited wide spread revolt was napoleon’s invasion of Spain. He ousted the Spanish king and
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Throughout history there has been a deep tradition in the Catholic religion of men to take on a major influencing role in the community‚ while women only have a few positions to be a part of. It has been said that Christ had other positions for women‚ as they are to play a part of spreading the Gospel and spread the news that Christ has risen. However‚ women are limited to how they are able to spread their readings‚ as they can spread the word but not in a teaching way. Time and time again Pope
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St. Patrick St. Patrick‚ apostle of Ireland‚ was born in the village of Bannavem Taberniae‚ England‚ circa 386. His father‚ Calphurnius‚ was a deacon from a Roman family of high social standing. His mother‚ Conchessa‚ was a close relative of the great patron St. Martin of Tours. St. Patrick’s grandfather‚ Pontius‚ was also a member of the clergy. Surprisingly‚ St. Patrick himself was not raised with a strong emphasis on religion. Education was not particularly stressed during his childhood either
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Lessons Not Learned In School My parents were born in Latin America and that‚ by default‚ makes me Latina. This is how I identify. When I am asked where I am from‚ and believe me‚ I am always asked‚ I tend to respond “I’m from L.A.”. This has become my go-to answer mostly because at twenty-seven‚ I still don’t know how to begin answering that question without asking myself if I should respond with the name of the country of my parents’ origin. As a Latina I’ve had to endure the slew of traditional
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I am familiar with two much-related regions: USA and Latin America. I will focus this particular activity in Latin America (LA). By placing myself in the LA perspective‚ I see this particular region shaped by both economic and political factors. However‚ I must say that the economic ones feature a more “external” agent and the political reflect more an “internal” issue. The Economic influence of USA has shaped the entire life of LA since Independence Wars in early 1800´. However‚ this influence
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The Catholic Church is a religion from Christianity‚ started in Rome‚ thus this religion is called Roman Catholic Church. The religion then grew into other empires and times like Medieval Europe. The Roman Catholic Church was a powerful institution during medieval times due to the strength of the Catholic Church after the fall of Rome‚ the education it brought and the power the Pope held. First of all‚ the Catholic Church was still very strong after the collapse of Rome. The Western part of the
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established in Latin America after the wars for independence consisted of unstable transitional governments that achieved few of the goals recognized in an effective democratic government. Despite these shortcomings‚ the caudillo system maintained a predictable social order and prevented chaos. This system was the best available until the formation of a middle class could be achieved‚ resulting in a more democratic political system. The caudillo system came to be a common form of government in Latin America
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the face of the church. At the same time‚ as we confess our sins let us forgive the faults committed by others towards us.” Pope John Paul II On March 12‚ the first Sunday of Lent‚ John Paul II will publicly ask the Lord’s forgiveness for past and present faults of the children of the Church. Interestingly‚ when I heard this I am really surprise how the Catholic top religious leader admittedly and reflective in behalf of his leadership to sin committed by the Catholic Church in the service
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Eugenia Bejar Period B April 5‚ 2011 Roles of Women in Latin America vs. Western Europe from 1750- 1914 Women of Latin America were far more influential than those of Western Europe before the European period of conquest from the 1500’s until 1750. However‚ the time from 1750 to 1914 was a revolutionary period in Latin America‚ Western Europe‚ and throughout the rest of the world. Not only so‚ but it was during this time that the ideas of industrialism‚ imperialism‚ democracy‚ capitalism
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