Portuguese American

African slaves in United States which were growing at a fast rate. “Another important difference between Latin America and the United States involved conceptions of race. In Spanish and Portuguese America, an intricate system of racial classification emerged. Compared with the British and French, the Spanish and Portuguese were much more tolerant of racial mixing—an attitude encouraged by a shortage of European women—and recognized a wide range of racial gradations, including black, mestizo,…

In general, African Americans slaves occupied the British colonies and slavery was establishing law in the 1700s in which the “terrible transformation” started taking. In this transformation, millions of African Americans would be affected for generations. In short, new colonies were been establish and the locals became greater acceptance of race slavery were being founded and the older colonies were continuing to grow (Robin, Kelley & Lewis, 2005, p. 66). Therefore, in this essay, I will…

According to Paulo Coelho, a Portuguese lyricist, and novelist, “Culture makes people understand each other better. And if they understand each other better in their soul, it is easier to overcome the economic and political barriers. But first they have to understand that their neighbor is, in the end, just like them, with the same problems, the same questions, (Coelho, n.d.).” I would go further by saying that if we understand each other, we can overcome racial and cultural barriers. This…

In the early 20th century Europeans were not considered, to American’s standard, as white—even if some Europeans were clearly Caucasians (Omi and Winant, pg. 21). Then in the early 1900s, Americans adopted the phrase “separate but equal”. Now in the 21st century, people, regardless or color, now have the same opportunities for a better life. While people of different backgrounds aren’t looked down upon much anymore, nothing is perfect. There are still those few individuals who simply cannot…

The use of the N-word is a highly problematic issue in American society. Its roots come from the word "negro", back from the 1700 and 1800’s when it was most prevalent in our society. The “n” word was used by whites as a racial slur, and to degrade and harm anyone of African descent. In addition, the n word was also mentioned to show the white supremacy and achieve greater status in the American hierarchy. However, today,the n word is a highly taboo topic. Despite it noxious effect, it has been…

discrimination and when the newer generation becomes parents themselves Morrison expects them to raise their children in a better way, as She shows hope for Bride’s child in God Help the Child. Toni Morrison and racism Toni Morrison, the African-American woman writer, who published her first novel in 1970, earned…

it has a close and direct relationship with racism, Arab Muslims and African American people to be more specific. An observation says that out of every three African American people, one is expected to go to the prison in his life time. Almost same is the case going on with Arabs, after the September 2011 attacks on the twin towers of America. It raises a serious question. What is the reason of so many African American people involved in the crimes in the Unites States of America, or Arab…

Tywoniak, F. E., & García, M. T. (2000). Migrant daughter: Coming of age as a Mexican American woman. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press. Francisca was born in Atoka Southeastern New Mexico, on April 2, 1931. The second child of the family first was her sister Antonia. Francisca focuses on her mother’s family side explaining her roots in New Mexico during the Great depression in 1930, her transition from New Mexico to California, and her education. Francisca’s mother was the fifth of…

aesthetic sense. The history of African-American hair plays an influential role in what is viewed as “good hair” in society. ”Good hair” can be shown through the cultural history of the group itself, the history of resources available, and lastly how the hair is maintained as of today. The treatment of African-Americans beginning in the six-teenth century was horrific and played an enormous role in how their hair is viewed as of today. Spanish and Portuguese explor-ers arrived in the…

I fell in love with the accent, the dog poop stained sidewalks and hours of loitering at cafes. La Universidad Austral was challenging. Unlike American Spanish classes, English was not an option. Instead I had to tune my ears to the thick “ch” sounds, learn to use the “vos” and absorb not only the local accents but also those of exchange students from other Spanish speaking countries. Every assignment…