...For example in the real life of Villa he never drink, but in the film we see Villa in the movie he was a drunk bandit. Also Pancho Villa he never become president of Mexico, at the time when Francisco Madero was murder. The story never mentioned the fight between Madero with Villa against the dictator Porfirio Diaz, he was the president of Mexico before Madero took the position of president and Villa won the fight the first battle of Ciudad Juarez. The Film never mention the names of Porfirio Diaz, Emiliano Zapata and Venustiano Carranza, these last two individuals where part of the ally of Pancho Villa when they had the control in Mexico City. Pancho Villa controlled the northern side of Mexico military force and the Zapata with Carranza the southern side. About the story telling based on the facts that I explained I can say this film had a lot of weaknesses with the truth of Pancho Villa life, and the history of the Mexican revolution with their...
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...Latino/Hispanic origins. The fact that there are people who think that everyone coming from Latin America is Mexican only validates the existence of this idea. Although stereotypes relating to Latino/Hispanics come with a piece of truth as do all stereotypes do, breaking the myths on the Latino/Hispanic people requires understanding and education to combat the stereotypes surrounding this group of individuals. For stereotypes focus less on a person and more on a general grouping of a background. The idea itself lacks breaking the systematic stereotype in its tracks and ensuring that people are recognized for whom they are as a whole, not just a background assigned at birth. All throughout high school, I was involved in an...
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...referrs to as the Lions, living and working in the Chicago area. Gomberg-Muñoz provides an insight into the lives of these undocumented Mexican workers. They share their stories of crossing the border, the affects of their absence on family back in Mexico, and the daily struggles of living in a country without the benefits of citizenship. The Lions, as well as other undocumented Mexicans, have to face Americans stereotypes every day. Probably the biggest stereotype the Lions contend with is the belief that all Mexicans are hard workers. The word “easy” cannot be used to describe the Lions’ busboy jobs. Gomberg-Muñoz describes their daily duties some of which include: cleaning, stocking, setting and clearing tables, and generally assisting the waiters and managers. The managers tell Gomberg-Muñoz that the busboys are “the best workers we have at Il Vino” (Gomberg-Muñoz 2011:18). This may be why on top of the Lions’ standard workload they regularly “unclog toilets, clean martini-induced vomit, change customers’ flat tires, trap mice, organize storage rooms, move furniture, paint, salt the parking lot when it snows, water the plants, and scrape gum from the bottom of tables” (Gomberg-Muñoz 2011:17). The Lion’s may have a stereotype to live up to, but they do try to make it work in their favor. Once a worker has proved himself to his boss, he is often able to get friends or family jobs at the same restaurant. Managers want to employ Mexicans because they know that they will be...
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...It is natural and pleasant for me to bring people together. Living nearly half of my life in Mexico and the other in the U.S has not only made me bilingual, but culturally appreciative and socially open in a way that I enjoy interactions with people from different backgrounds and ideals as much as I enjoy being with people of shared views. Moreover this, I've acquired a bi-cultural identity, seeing the world through two perspectives from drastically different lifestyles. Consequently so, I am able to comprehend and relate with exponentially different societies, which in turn strengthens my diplomacy skills. A good example of this is that during my time in Mexico, around the ages of 14-15 I was part of a yearly U.S/Mexico program called the...
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...broad eras of Chicana women in American film. The first film in our series, The Girl from Mexico, falls under the category of the second era: “Sensuality and Frivolity” (Cortés 128). Actresses portraying Mexicana or Chicana characters could embody frivolity, like “high-voltage Brazillian actress Carmen Miranda, “ or sensuality, like Dolores Del Rio (Cortés 130). Or, one could go “striding...
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...Defining Latino and Hispanic can be tricky specially if you were born in Mexico. I was born in Mexico, and I consider myself Hispanic because I speak Spanish natively. I also consider myself Latino because Mexico is part of Latin America, and Latinos don’t always have to speak Spanish. I think defining Latino and Hispanic is a personal choice to decide what they want to be identify as. It is important to feel comfortable to say where you come from because everyone should feel proud of where they come from. Some of the things that I think it is crucial to define an ethnic group is to ask that person where they were born. A lot of people who meet people who speak Spanish think they are Mexican but that is disrespectful because a lot of people speak Spanish and they don’t always come from Mexico. Another thing that is crucial to define an ethnic group is to ask that person what they preferred to be identify as because some people get offended. People like to have stereotypes on people based on how they look and I wouldn’t want that because that is disrespectful because you can’t assume someone is from a specific race if they look a certain way....
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...that led Mexico to the victory. Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta were two major activists who helped...
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...recognize like it should be. Hi, my name is Hector Sanchez, and I am a Mexican, born and raised in Mexico City, one of the largest cities in the World. Being a Mexican has its ups as well as its down. When it comes to the United States and Mexico there is a whole lot to say. People in Mexico see this country as where their dreams can come true, but I see it as a great opportunity, but all while trying to make a better life for you and your family, we are being criticized and stereotype from Americans. The one thing that Americans might not know is that behind all the criticizing, we have so much to offer and so much history to learn about. I can’t tell you how many times I have seen or heard people from the United States talk about Mexican people, they talk about us like we are slaves or placed on this earth to do jobs who not too much people will do. The one thing that the United States fell to realize, well most, is that the word America doesn’t just belong to Americans but Mexico and other countries is America too. So, doesn’t that make us all Americans? Mexican history starts from hundreds of years ago; we had many different civilizations even before the Spanish conquerors arrived in 1500, after that we became the New Spain, named by the Spanish King. After almost 500 years we became an independent country, Mexico, with a huge geographical area; the states of Mexico use to cover from the actual California, Utah, a small corner of Wyoming, almost the half of Colorado...
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..."From China to Gold Mountain," it states that, "in the view of many white Americans, letting Chinese women and families enter the country would threaten a “white man’s country." (Takaki,152) – This tells us that not just Chinese men were treated unfairly, but so were the women, and that the Americans thought even lower of the women than the Chinese men. This evidence clearly shows that the Westward expansion was a tough time for the Chinese and they were treated unfairly and cruelly. Not just Chinese and Native Americans were treated badly, but so were Mexicans. When the Americans came to Mexico, Mexicans in the Tejas region were being treated without care by the Americans. The Westward expansion had an unfair and discriminating impact on the Mexicans in the Tejas region. An example of this was in "The War against Mexico" document, it stated that a growing amount of Americans were settling in Mexico while taking possession of their land and breaking Mexico's laws. (Takaki, 125) This shows that the Americans didn't respect the Mexicans although they were continuing to settle...
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...For this report I am selecting a race, and a religious affiliation in which I do not belong. Our country is great on the fact it was formed by those of differing faiths, and ethnicities. I have chosen to write about the Hispanic and Latinos for my ethnic group, and Hinduism for my religious group. The Hindu religion is based around karma, and dharma. Karma is believed to be the actions, and intent of a person as an individual factor in the outcome of their future. An example of this is those who do good deeds, and help others will be rewarded positively in life for those deeds. Dharma in the Hindu faith is like Karma, but it is more of a concrete set of rights/duties, laws, virtues, etc. promoting in their eyes the right way of living. The followers of the Hindu faith differ from other religions as the perception of a God, or Gods is quite complex, and differs based on the beliefs of each individual. The perceptions of those who follow the Hindu faith are tolerant when met with others of a differing faith. In fact Hinduism itself has evolved throughout the years with various sub-faiths based on others religions. Hindus for the most part are an accepting, and peaceful religious group. They understand that others will have differing opinions, and are ok with that. Hinduism has contributed more than most will think to America. The practice of Yoga is one instance of something that has come from the Hindu faith. Vegetarianism comes from the art of Yoga, although not everyone...
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...all aspects of its culture are superior to those of other groups. (Wikipedia, 2009) Directed by Patricia Riggen, the film “La Misma Luna” also known as “Under the Same Moon” provides viewers with a glimpse of what life is like in the Mexican culture. While also introducing Mexican values and norms the film also addresses stereotypes and cultural biases distorted throughout the world. The drama, “Under the Same Moon” centers on a young boy’s journey across the US and Mexico border to be reunited with his mother. (Riggen, 2007)The Mexican adolescent, Carlito lives with his grandmother while his mother works as a maid in Los Angeles, California. Carlito’s mother, Rosario hopes to save up enough money and someday send for her child. When the grandmother dies unexpectedly, Carlito must sneak across the border and seek out his mother. Throughout this heartwarming and inspirational film, Carlito’s struggle to cross the border was depicted. Often called the “forgotten people” because of their lack of inclusion in history books, Mexican Americans are portrayed either in a negative light or as a stereotype. (Oracle Education Foundation, 2008) The comparison of Mexico and the United States was undoubtedly noticeable in “Under the Same Moon”. The ethnocentric mind set displayed in the film was objectively two-sided through subliminal messages. Both cultures believe or see each other’s country...
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...presidential candidates claiming to build a wall on the Mexican border if they receive the power of running the country. Looks of disgust and assumptions towards cultural holidays. Celebrations such as the Day of the Dead, Day of Independence –in Mexico- and issues with immigration have various stereotypes placed upon them. Are they true? The misconceptions of this celebrations and reasons behind these actions do not signify or give the correct information of these events.The main three points would be the more popular assumptions made towards Mexican people and cultural...
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...The Sound of Emo There are many stereotypes in society for every culture or group of people. These stereotypes are often based on musical influences, personalities, activities, and fashion. I am going to focus this essay on the group of people who are known as Emo. Both positive and negative attributes come from stereotyping an Emo follower, but most of society focuses on the negative. This essay will focus on all aspects in hopes of turning some of these negative stereotypes into more positive ones. The word Emo is often used to describe anyone who is perceived as being too emotional, often too sad or too dark. The term Emo is short for “Emotional Hardcore” which describes the genre of music an Emo follower would listen to. According to author Brian Bailey (2005), “[Emo music] is characterized by feelings of vulnerability, and...confessions about adolescence. Emo music draws from various genres of music including rock, punk, indie, pop, and heavy metal...The behaviors, attitudes, and values expressed through Emo music involve...despair, nostalgia, heartbreak, hope, and self-loathing.” These emotional characteristics and topics described in this genre's music often associate with the life experiences and characteristics of its listeners. Emo music is characterized by heavy, distorted, or acoustic guitar with male vocals ranging from soft whispering to screaming. Lyrics are expressive and melancholy. Mainstream Emo bands include Dashboard Confessional, My Chemical...
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...the Mexican perspective in her analysis; however, her research reveals the unjust nature of the war instead of justifying the war. In A Wicked War: Polk, Clay, Lincoln, and the 1846 US invasion of Mexico, Amy S. Greenberg emphasizes Polk’s territorial goals, to expand shore to shore, as a major cause of the war. Before Polk was elected as president, the Whig party predicted Polk’s election would lead to war. Polk pursued the...
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...This is the reason why I always try to tell my kids how fortunate they are. I don’t know if I could have lived in the segregated times and during the civil rights movement. I probably would have fled the country had I been living during the slave trade era. I’m just very thankful that I’m able to raise my children in a world where they have all of the same opportunities as anyone else. On to the future; 2050 to be exact, I think that things will be very different as far as population is concerned. I think that in the coming years, the United States will become very highly populated with immigrants from many different countries. Most immigrants come here for a better opportunities and a better chance at success. In Monterey, Mexico there is the fact that the drug cartels are taking over...
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