Among many Latino minorities in the US population, Mexican people hold a central role. This makes any discussion of Mexican culture directly relevant for many Americans. In addition, as one of the historically oppressed minorities, a good range of essay topics and student assignments focus on problems faced by Mexican ...Read More
Among many Latino minorities in the US population, Mexican people hold a central role. This makes any discussion of Mexican culture directly relevant for many Americans. In addition, as one of the historically oppressed minorities, a good range of essay topics and student assignments focus on problems faced by Mexican immigrants or people of Mexican origin. There are also plenty of Mexico research topics of Mexican artists, cuisine, the Mexican War, important US activists of Mexican descent, etc. Learning about Mexico essay topics is important because it can lead to closer cultural interaction, an understanding of the history and struggle of this minority, but also a recognition of the potential of these people (artistic, intellectual, social, etc.) and their legacy.
Guillermo Bonfil Batalla's "Mexico Profundo: Reclaiming a Civilization" serves as a thought-provoking exploration of Mexico's deep-rooted indigenous culture and civilization. The book delves into the historical, cultural, and social aspects of Mexico's indigenous heritage, offering a compelling argument for the reclamation and preservation of Mexico...
Introduction Mexican Americans have a long and colorful history dating back hundreds of years. Over the span of nearly a century, Mexican-Americans have created a distinct identity. They are separated into two groups: those who have just arrived in the United States and those who...
Throughout time gender roles and stereotypes have transitioned and accommodated to social views. There have been many innovative ideas and misconceptions that have shaped what we know or believe about sex-roles. Periodically, individuals have developed their own idea of what the roles for each gender...
All of nature commences to whisper its secrets to me in my ear through it gushing, powerful, unexplainable sounds. Sounds that were once unclear to my soul now become the meaningful language of my nature and my culture that make me who I am. Made-to-order...
Mexican cartels exploit the US – Mexican immigration dilemma by forcing immigrants to smuggle drugs into the US as a way of payment for getting passage into the US. Multiple methods to stop the drug trade have been made, but no method has lasting effects....
The Mexican-American War, one of many controversial wars in U.S history. In a debate over where the Mexican-American border was, and the ownership of none other than Texas. A war like this you never talk or hear much about it compared to wars such as...
Environmental determinism claims that a society’s physical environment predetermines its social and cultural development. Naturally, environmental determinists would argue that Mexico’s appreciation of nature and agricultural roots influence its circular outlook and thus determine its laidback mentality. Mariano Azuela’s The Underdogs tells the story of...
On April 25, 1846, the Mexican army attacked a group of United Sates soldiers under the command of General Zachary Taylor. The Mexicans killed about a dozen American soldiers and then laid a siege to an American fort along the Rio Grande. While General Taylor...
The international student that I interviewed was Carmen Hernandez. Carmen is form Veracruz, Mexico which is by the Gulf of Mexico. The reason why Carmen choose to study at Oklahoma State University was because, the place she studies at gave her an opportunity to come...
The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was validated on February 2, 1848, the treaty ended the Mexican-American war. This war lasted about two years which was based on a few disputes between the United States and Mexico. Mexican Americans struggled to achieve first class citizenship. Not...
Before the Chicano movement, there was constant discrimination against Mexican-Americans. Much like the segregation that African-Americans faced, there were “No Mexicans Allowed” or “Whites only” signs on business windows and public areas. Those who discriminated against Mexican-Americans used the phrase “chicano” as a racial slur,...
Racism can come in many forms and can be seen in various different ways. Sadly, racism still continues to be seen all over the country after generations of trying to prevent it. One way of racism we face today in our society is towards Latinx....