Culture Though Honduras is one of the poorest countries in Latin America and has the highest murder rate in the world, the culture as a whole adopts a laid-back style and has a distinct cultural flavor (CIA World Factbook). Some of the culture of Honduras is found in its Mayan roots, where temples in Tegucigalpa provide a glimpse into the historic past. In terms of common food, tortillas, beans, corn and rice are eaten every day. During lunch time, many businesses close so that a siesta can be taken, this break during the day correlates to the femininity assignment of the country as personal well-being is worth more than profits. Some other aspects of culture that Hondurans hold in high regard are soccer and the discussion of politics, which
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Since the education system is not the best, Honduras does not have many writers and those who do tend to publish their works in newspapers so that their work is accessible, as many Hondurans cannot afford books. Art is more widespread though, with a common theme being “the rain of fish” depicting a tornado which picks up fish from the ocean and drops them over towns. Handicrafts and models with bright colors are also hobbies and a way of life for many in Honduras. Honduran music takes much of its inspiration from Spain, incorporating guitars and marimbas into the mix and is heard traditionally during holidays. For everyday listening however, Hondurans enjoy the music produced by the United States and Mexico where more variety is available. A culture of gangs have sprung up and gripped the nation of Honduras however, committing atrocious crimes, and many Hondurans live in fear of gang-related violence though laws enacted in 2003 have been able to put some of these youth in jail …show more content…
Family and close ties can used in business to make hiring and promotional decisions and are also used in the government by using these connections to cut through bureaucratic “red tape. An upsets was a clash between farmers and landowners over the Bajo Aguán region, where peasants’ dwellings were supposedly purchased by the landowners in unfair circumstances. Gangs are another upset, whose actions have caused the murder and violence rate to be astronomical. There is some hope for the extravagant crime rate though, in May 2013 the two largest rival gangs, Mara Salvatrucha and the 18th Street Gang, came to a truce (Woodward, 2015). Honduras social structure tends to mirror that of other Latin American cultures, with a largely uneven wealth distribution, and those who do own capital from land ownership, foreign collaboration, and military privileges tend to control politics. There has only been the emergence of a middle class in recent decades, and the economic crisis of the 1980s dealt a hard blow to them. Middle class residents tend to distinguish themselves by a higher education and a good occupation, though slow industry growth, small commerce shares, and low employment opportunities mean that this class is growing at a relatively small pace. Honduras has a large lower class in its country, because of seasonal growing times that lead to underemployment during
Since the education system is not the best, Honduras does not have many writers and those who do tend to publish their works in newspapers so that their work is accessible, as many Hondurans cannot afford books. Art is more widespread though, with a common theme being “the rain of fish” depicting a tornado which picks up fish from the ocean and drops them over towns. Handicrafts and models with bright colors are also hobbies and a way of life for many in Honduras. Honduran music takes much of its inspiration from Spain, incorporating guitars and marimbas into the mix and is heard traditionally during holidays. For everyday listening however, Hondurans enjoy the music produced by the United States and Mexico where more variety is available. A culture of gangs have sprung up and gripped the nation of Honduras however, committing atrocious crimes, and many Hondurans live in fear of gang-related violence though laws enacted in 2003 have been able to put some of these youth in jail …show more content…
Family and close ties can used in business to make hiring and promotional decisions and are also used in the government by using these connections to cut through bureaucratic “red tape. An upsets was a clash between farmers and landowners over the Bajo Aguán region, where peasants’ dwellings were supposedly purchased by the landowners in unfair circumstances. Gangs are another upset, whose actions have caused the murder and violence rate to be astronomical. There is some hope for the extravagant crime rate though, in May 2013 the two largest rival gangs, Mara Salvatrucha and the 18th Street Gang, came to a truce (Woodward, 2015). Honduras social structure tends to mirror that of other Latin American cultures, with a largely uneven wealth distribution, and those who do own capital from land ownership, foreign collaboration, and military privileges tend to control politics. There has only been the emergence of a middle class in recent decades, and the economic crisis of the 1980s dealt a hard blow to them. Middle class residents tend to distinguish themselves by a higher education and a good occupation, though slow industry growth, small commerce shares, and low employment opportunities mean that this class is growing at a relatively small pace. Honduras has a large lower class in its country, because of seasonal growing times that lead to underemployment during