Mexican immigrant men´s status systematically decreased the main characteristics of patriarchy
Mexican immigrant men´s status systematically decreased the main characteristics of patriarchy
Throughout the history, woman have been viewed as a companion and complement of the male figure, but also, as individuals without rights. Women had always been discriminated, humiliated, and relegated only to the role of wives and mothers. Therefore, it not unusual that in the middle of 19th. Century, Mexican women in California have been seen as “bad girls”.…
The dominant culture may not understand the struggle of a Chicana/o which discriminate against them therefor it disfigures their identity. The dominant culture pressures Chicana’s to express themselves but do not understand the repercussion of those actions in her culture. Mexican culture is frowned upon by the dominant culture because of the machismo philosophy. Chicana’s needs to adjust their lifestyle to meet both cultures expectations or stay…
Families are structured by their traditions, beliefs and family issues which make every family unique. The practice of a tradition in a family is a way to shape and identify what is important to the members of that family. Mexicans families are known for their cultural traditions such as el grito de Dolores, posadas, and important dates that are used to bring the family together. I have a classic Mexican family who follow the Mexican traditions and gives a unique and special touch that transforms a global tradition into a family tradition. A beautiful tradition in my family that helps me to shape the identity of my family is el dia de muertos.…
Chris Beasley says in "Starters on the Feminist Menu” that the main idea of liberal feminism is, “women are much the same as men, and women should be to able to do what men do” (52). This is what we all normally think while watching "Thelma and Louise" for the first time: women are put in positions that men would normally occupy. Gloria Anzaldúa’s “The Homeland, Aztlan” shows how liberal feminism doesn’t fully work and the necessity to overhaul our social system is needed to reach true gender equality, which is a sentiment that is definitely shown throughout "Thelma and Louise" with men being putting in position of power like the breadwinner and police officer and women only being either housewives or…
“Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality or justice or anything. If you’re a man, you take it.” As said by Malcom X, this quote promotes the go getter attitude that those of an oppressed community must possess. Upon reading this line, I couldn’t help but think that it fully summarized the course itself.…
In a Declaration of War against the Mexican Government, the author sees the good of society as hinging directly on the rights of the individual. As it is, the author reflects on Mexico’s past, it’s continuing battle throughout history, all towards a single goal of independence, a nation state where the people would rule. Indeed, throughout the document a strong emphasis placed upon the fact that the government should exist for the people, not as some dictatorial regime. Thus, the authors views are clear: the rights of the individual equate to the quality of the society.…
For this assignment, I decided to ask my friend “Sam” for help. She is of the African-American culture and was born and raised here. However, her family was born and raised in Africa. I have known Sam for over 10 years now, we first met in school as we were both new to the area. To my surprise we also discovered that we shared the same neighborhood and closer than we expected, right in front of my home.…
I am the first generation that was born in United States. My family are from Mexico and come from Aztecs generation traits which is our culture and believes. If we bring you to our family circle is because we respect you and we will bring you as part of our family. During any social gathering we have different types of food to include our specialty drink Mescal or Tequila. We have anything from tamales, posole and Menudo to many more.…
Woman had no other choice than do their gender role as households. Mexican people believe that every generation has to be the same for the females and males.…
Every of our cultures teaches us that we should treat everyone honorable and equal. But it is an undeniable fact of our history how patriarchy was existing. I think for our past societies it was in nature to act patriarchal, so that is why women in many cultures were tend to be seen as slaves or property. As a society we have put in charge the strongest person in someone’s culture, community. This person have made the rules and in more cases thus person was a man.…
Dendi, born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, is a married mother of two, said that she’s been living in the United States for twenty-five years. Mexico has an abundance of violence and poverty, so her family moved here for better economic opportunities. She said that living here is a better way of living, especially when you are raising children. The five most important values of the Mexican culture are the love and respect for the family, especially the elders, the language, food, traditional music, and religion. Dendi reiterated that the Mexican culture really value their elders and would never put them in a nursing home; in their culture, the elders live with them until they die.…
My view point on the culture is that the mother stays home with the children while the father is the breadwinner. Due to the past research on how Mexicans view family before occupation, I wish to learn why they put…
In Latin America the feminine is cherished, the ability to bear and raise children, to nurture a family is celebrated. Instead of rejecting their socially defined roles Latin American feminists may be understood as women acting to protest laws and conditions which threaten their ability to fulfill that role. In Latin America strategic gender interests inspire women’s movements. Many of the early advocates of women’s rights in Latin America were female schoolteachers who formed the nucleus of the first women’s groups to protest against the pervasive inequality of the sexes, access to education, political and economic power. Reformist ideals intersected with those of their male counterparts on issues of health care, social welfare, and general…
The male and the oldest hold the greatest power and demand respect of the others. The father is looked to be the protector and the provider for the family. Women are expected to be submissive and are devoted to the home, their husband and the children and often self-sacrificing y placing the needs of others above theirs. The family concept is very important in the Mexican culture and is usually multigenerational.…
In today’s globalized world, it’s not an uncommon situation. You arrive early to work eager to wrap up a big project you’ve been leading for months. Your boss greets you as you arrive to the office and calls you to a meeting of high importance. You soon find your head spinning and heart pounding as leadership informs you that they will be counting on you to lead a new venture overseas. You’re excited for the opportunity, but are you prepared for what you’re about to engage in?…