Culture of Chile

for change for the working class against the Chilean government during the 1970s. In the midst of an upsurge of worker militancy, the 1970 presidential election was taking place. Running was Salvador Allende who represented the common people of Chile. Allende led the left-wing coalition Popular Unity (UP) and for many Chilean workers, the UP government embodied their aspirations for a better life. In Peter Winn’s book, Weavers of Revolution, he tells the story of the Chilean revolution…

In this paper, I will argue that the rise of unionized industrial labor was a vital factor in the drive towards populism in Chile. The structure that stemmed from increased union membership and the growing political participation from union members, primarily in the Socialist and Communist Party, created a political machine that had the ability to throw backing towards progressive candidates, influencing elections and bolstering labor-friendly politicians. This would lead to many of the issues…

go Communist due to the irresponsibility of its own people”. Henry Kissinger, then National Security Adviser and future secretary of state, said a few months prior to self-proclaimed Marxist, Salvador Allende's democratic election as President of Chile. This quote encapsulates American political ideology during the Cold War and sheds light on the nature of the Allende regime that was toppled just three years after its democratic victory. The statement from Henry Kissinger expresses the United…

Isabel Peron was born on February 4, 1931, in La Rioja, Argentina. Isabel’s real name was Maria Estela Martinez Cartas. Isabel changed her name after her confirmation in the Catholic Church. Isabel was born in the low to middle class. Her father was a banker and he died when Isabel was a young girl causing her family to have financial issues. Isabel learned had training in French, the piano and dance. However, after the fifth grade Isabel dropped out of school and became a dancer. That’s when…

Mark Twain and Jack London’s San Francisco Earthquakes Earthquakes are devastating tremors that cause serious damage. Mark Twain and Jack London describe two earthquakes they witnessed in San Francisco. In Mark Twain’s essay, he uses a satirical and humorous approach when describing human reaction towards the sudden earthquake, through a first point of view, and carefully chosen descriptive words. Jack London, on the other hand, focuses mainly on the effects the earthquake had on the city.…

This was a typical outfit for a Native American during that time period. The chief has long dark hair but, it is mostly covered by his long feathered headpiece. The headdress is a very important part of the outfit and of the Native American culture. Typically it is made of beautiful bird feathers and it is more symbolic than anything else worn within their typical outfit (Shea). In his left hand the chief is holding a pipe that was typically used for smoking during that time period. There were…

been contacted and informed about the International Cocoa Initiative about labor trafficking of children. Chile is another country that has suffered at the hand of the exploitation of resources. Specifically, nitrate before WWI. When a German chemist figured out how to collects nitrate from the air. This meant one of Chile’s demanding resources was no longer needed from them. As a result, Chile became dead in its wake with only two operating nitrate farms left in its wake. Therefore, if the…

I think Jessica, originally believed her kids to be ignorant of the finer things in life, and it was not until her eyes were opened that she in fact was the one ignorant to their needs, and their culture. I hope a a teacher I can in the beginning start off more aware towards those of a different culture and be able to cater to their needs gracefully and include hero’s in the lessons that they can look up to. Now a day, you do not see kids given a lot of variety in hero’s. Hero’s are all muscular…

Latin America, there is a melting pot of art and rich, vibrant cultures, whether it be indigenous or Spanish. The people who inhabit Latin America is cultural diversity at its best. There is a number of original as well as mixed races. This unique variety of races combines Amerindians, mestizos, whites, blacks, mulattos, Spanish etc. into one continent. The culture of the continent is the rich combination of several of the leading cultures of this world. Music, art, food, and dance play a very…

How people live their lives really shows into the culture and values. Family life and what is important to the Thai family show what people value. The food the people eat also plays a huge roll in the culture a country may have. Family Life and Thai Values. Thailand values are strongly based off the age hierarchy. Which means the younger ones listen to what the older one has to say. Thai values also strongly respect people who are at a certain social standing or who are older than them, such…