Anglo-Spanish War

For instance, a girl wanting to become an engineer when she grows up would be called “Ingeniero” in Spanish which takes on that male characteristic (Deutscher). Battling sexist social issues and breaking away from strict gender roles implemented by culture norms, especially being a woman, would be ultimately more problematic when that culture has this…

I chose to attend the Cultural Center Open House for the purpose of this assignment. The event proved to be a very interesting experience that gave me a sense of belonging. This event helped me realize the importance of cultural centers, especially in schools as large as the University of Connecticut, containing over 30,000 students. Often, it is easy to feel lost due to the size of both the campus and the student population. However, going to the Cultural Center Open House, made me realize that…

rid of the sounds of english words that he thought were irritable. Although, at the beginning he explains that coming home meant hearing the language that tied his family together, later on he shows that speaking spanish isn't necessary. Rodriguez states, “I spoke English rather than Spanish. It was because I used public language most of the day.” After overcoming his family’s language, Rodriguez no longer feared sounds. The language thats once seemed hard to distinguish and understand,…

have been able to acknowledge the fact that Mariachi has definitely been the most familiar genre of Mexican music to most Americans. Growing up I would attend Hispanic parties and weddings and there would always be a Mariachi band. Even going out to spanish restaurants there would be a live Mariachi band playing and singing to you as you dine. I also have a couple of friends who are singers in a Mariachi band. I believe that Mariachi has become the most familiar genre of Mexican music to most…

have struggled with these challenges throughout my lifetime. My first language is spanish, I did not learn english until I entered the first grade where it was mandatory. A clear memory I have with the transition of spanish to english is being frustrated and angry that I was being forced to learn another language. Although school is taught in english, I am in touch with my spanish vocabulary because I speak spanish in my house and to my relatives. I am comfortable with both languages and I am…

black, you could get blasted any time you walk out your door. We fight each other for territory. We kill each other over race, pride and respect. We fight for what is ours” (Freedom). In this moving and realistic monologue we cover several topics: race wars, gang affiliation, and most importantly the influence of where and whom you come from. Tradition and long-term family vendettas most definitely fit under culture. Many people have grown up knowing that they should hate another group of people…

different cultures, they are both ashamed of where they came from. As Barrientos says, “I wanted to call myself Latino, to finally take pride, but it felt like a lie” (631). Barrientos wanted to speak her native language, which was Spanish, but never learned how, until she took Spanish speaking classes. Tan also felt that language was an important factor in the home. In her text, she says, “But I do think that the language spoken in the family, especially in immigrant families which are…

up around Spanish and English, being bilingual has helped a lot I life in communicating with family, friends and even strangers because being Hispanic most don’t know English or don’t like to speak English. English had become my first language then Spanish because of school. I grew up speaking Spanish at home but it was not fluent at first it was more English with a few Spanish words here and there, today that would be considered Spanglish but it wasn’t even that. When it came to Spanish I was…

of the popular perception of Malinche. Finding the reality about Malinche underneath all the bias is seen as unraveling or uncovering the truth. Malinche is often described as a tainted, violated traitor, whereas Cortes and his representation of a Spanish faced no harsh description. How can Cortes not be accused of being a deadbeat dad, while Malinche gets condemned as a whore any way you look at it?…

mixture of Mexican and American citizens, but we believe in the importance in taking pride of our native culture. My parents made sure that my brothers and I knew Spanish, but they not only made sure we could speak it but they made sure we could read and write it. Our parents assured us that there was no reason to be ashamed of speaking Spanish in public, and that we should be a positive example in a country where there is suspicion about foreigners in general, but especially Mexicans.…