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The turbulent history of Hispaniola and the constant change of control on the island are two of the main reasons for this bad relationship between the countries. From 1822 to 1844 Haiti had complete control of the entire island. Trujillo used this twenty year period as a point of reference to blame Dominican problems on the Haitians. He often said that before the Haitian control of the Dominican Republic, the Dominicans were blond hair and blue eyed. Although Trujillo is no longer in office the feeling of “black as bad” is still present in the Dominican culture. This feeling is emphasized anytime Haiti is having problems. When Haiti is going through political and economical issues, the Dominican economy suffers. Tourism is one of the main sources of income and this often depletes during times of turmoil in Haiti. These problems only increase the racism of Haitians and black people in the Dominican Republic (Foner, 43) (Goodwin,
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Machismo is a very important part of the culture of the Dominican Republic. The men in the Dominican Republic are very macho, or overpowering. Women in the Dominican Republic often take a submissive role. It is common for Dominican men to open doors for women, assist them across the street and, of course, comment on their beauty. Women in the Dominican Republic have had political rights since 1941 and sexual discrimination is prohibited by law. However, women still have not shared equal economic and social status. The Dominican “hiss” is a unique culture trait that is related to Machismo. Women walking down the streets of the Dominican Republic often hear hisses from the men. This is an accepted part of the Dominican culture and is simply a man commenting on a woman’s beauty (Foner, 46; Lonely Planet; Goodwin, 116-117).
Throughout the history of the Dominican Republic certain heritage groups have played an important role in creating the Dominican culture. The Taino gave the Dominicans their love of Mother Nature, the African slaves gave them their physical appearance and the Spanish conquistadors shaped the Dominican’s language and religion. Although some influences are more dominant than others, overall the Dominican culture is a mix of three heritage groups that create a unique and intriguing
Machismo is a very important part of the culture of the Dominican Republic. The men in the Dominican Republic are very macho, or overpowering. Women in the Dominican Republic often take a submissive role. It is common for Dominican men to open doors for women, assist them across the street and, of course, comment on their beauty. Women in the Dominican Republic have had political rights since 1941 and sexual discrimination is prohibited by law. However, women still have not shared equal economic and social status. The Dominican “hiss” is a unique culture trait that is related to Machismo. Women walking down the streets of the Dominican Republic often hear hisses from the men. This is an accepted part of the Dominican culture and is simply a man commenting on a woman’s beauty (Foner, 46; Lonely Planet; Goodwin, 116-117).
Throughout the history of the Dominican Republic certain heritage groups have played an important role in creating the Dominican culture. The Taino gave the Dominicans their love of Mother Nature, the African slaves gave them their physical appearance and the Spanish conquistadors shaped the Dominican’s language and religion. Although some influences are more dominant than others, overall the Dominican culture is a mix of three heritage groups that create a unique and intriguing