Between 1500 and 1830, there was a prominent effect of racial ideologies on societies particularly in the regions of NOrth America and of Latin America and the Caribbean. There was a big impact on cultures and societies because of racial prejudices and stereotypes that changed society’s view on people of specific races. In both the North and South regions of the Americas, the societal and cultural effects of racial ideologies was most often seen in the interaction of the native and foreign people. Foreign people often viewed themselves as higher than indigenous people which led to racist norms in society. However, the difference between the European Nations and their beliefs caused the effects on North and Latin American societies differs greatly.
There was an idea of European superiority that was the backbone of the societal and …show more content…
Because of the difference in leadership, there were different societal impacts. In North America, the influence of the Europeans, specifically British, was heavy because they controlled the majority of the territory. Because of this, colonists had the desire to be seen as superior and represent Britain. They, as a society, strived to be unified and be equal. There was minimal discrimination against each other but much against the Native Americans and the slaves. However, in Latin America and the Caribbean, this was not the case. Latin America and the Caribbean were ruled mostly by the Spanish and also by the Portuguese. Because the Spanish ideology was to separate those in power, there was discrimination between the populations. There was the social elite, spanish descendents, and those of mixed race (most commonly known as mestizo). The effects of racial ideologies has made a long-term impact on the societies of North and Latin Americas and the Caribbean . There is still a feeling of racial supremacy in both
There was an idea of European superiority that was the backbone of the societal and …show more content…
Because of the difference in leadership, there were different societal impacts. In North America, the influence of the Europeans, specifically British, was heavy because they controlled the majority of the territory. Because of this, colonists had the desire to be seen as superior and represent Britain. They, as a society, strived to be unified and be equal. There was minimal discrimination against each other but much against the Native Americans and the slaves. However, in Latin America and the Caribbean, this was not the case. Latin America and the Caribbean were ruled mostly by the Spanish and also by the Portuguese. Because the Spanish ideology was to separate those in power, there was discrimination between the populations. There was the social elite, spanish descendents, and those of mixed race (most commonly known as mestizo). The effects of racial ideologies has made a long-term impact on the societies of North and Latin Americas and the Caribbean . There is still a feeling of racial supremacy in both