Terminology
Define machismo.
What is machismo? Machismo is the Hispanic or Latino ideal of masculinity, an attitude of pride and entitlement to dominate.
Define femicide.
What is femicide?
Femicide is the killing of women or girls because of their gender.
Vicks Vapo Rub is usually for coughs but in Latin homes it is used for a cure all.
They put it on the bottom of their children's feet.
The Virgin of Guadalupe.
Who is the Virgin of Guadalupe? A national symbol of Mexico worshiped like the Virgin Mother and holds a special place in the religion of Mexico.
Define aquifer.
What is an aquifer?
An underground layer of water that permeates the rock which serves as a natural storehouse for water.
Define genocide.
What is genocide? Genocide is the deliberate destruction of a racial, ethnic, or religious group.
How did Covid 19 increase the rates of domestic violence in Latin America?
Isolation
more time together
economic stress
Ratoncito Perez in Latin homes.
Who is Ratoncito Perez? In some Latin homes, this mouse is the tooth fairy, he takes the tooth and leaves a gift.
The name of the Indigenous Mexican woman who served as an interpreter to Hernan Cortes and the Aztec Empire.
What was the name of the indigenous Mexican woman who was an interpreter to Hernan Cortes and the Aztec Empire?
She was called Malinche, her name was Dona Marina.
Water scarcity results in many problems/crises in Latin America. Name three.
What are three crises caused by water scarcity in Latin America?
Environmental-Loss agriculture
Health issues/even death
Education crisis
Sexual violence
Define misogyny.
What is misogyny? Misogyny is the dislike or prejudice against women causing discriminatory behavior towards them such as believing that women are inferior to men.
Define domestic violence and intimate partner violence.
What is the definition of domestic violence and intimate partner violence?
Domestic violence is abusive behaviors used by one person to gain or control over another person within a domestic setting.
IPV refers to violence or abuse between partners in an intimate, romantic relationship.
Name 3 ways that Latin Families differ from the typical American family.
What are 3 ways that Latin families differ from the typical American family?
tight-knit Food is central.
Generations live together. More Religious
Respectful towards their elders
They honor the elderly, nursing homes are unheard of.
Cesar Chavez's role as an activist.
What did Cesar Chavez do as an activist?
He led the Farm Workers to fight for better wages and conditions and was instrumental in forming the Farmer Workers Union.
American companies have contributed to the water scarcity problem in Latin America. Name the 3 companies that we discussed.
What are the names of the three American companies that have contributed to the water crisis in Latin America?
Coca-Cola
Heineken
Nestle
Define cultural imperialism.
What is cultural imperialism? Imposing one's cultural values, practices, etc. over another through economic or media dominance.
An activist group in Argentina formed a group to combat femicide and coined the phrase "Ni Una Menos". Define it.
What does Ni Una Menos mean?
Not One More
This is an archetype of a Latina mother often seen in telenovelas.
What is an example of an archetype of a Latina mother seen in telenovelas?
Tyrannical Mother
The Menendez brothers case relates to the boy band Menudo. Explain.
How does the life imprisonment of the Menendez brothers' relate to the boy band Menudo?
The Menendez brothers were imprisoned for murdering their parents, their father was one of the entertainment executives signing members of Menudo and continuously abused the brothers and other band members. When new evidence was released proving that other members of the band were abused, the Menendez brothers were retried.
There are solutions to help the water scarcity problem in Latin America. Name 3.
What are 3 possible solutions to help the water scarcity problem in Latin America?
Better legislation to control water use of large companies.
Better infrastructure
Affordable water filtration system
Education
What does the acronym ECLAC stand for?
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Domestic violence can be emotional physical, psychological. Give 4 examples that fit these categories.
What are four examples of domestic violence?
name-calling (threatening, insulting)
Physical harm (slapping, hitting)
Sexual violation (forced sexual activity)
Financial (controlling money)
Social isolation (controlling friendships)
Define and Explain mal de ojos.
What does mal de ojos mean and what is it?
The evil eye, in Latin cultures mal de ojo is caused when someone looks at another with envy and it is believed to inflict bad luck.
Dolores Huerta was more than an activist. Explain.
Who was Dolores Huerta?
An educator
A mother
An activist that cofounded the United Farm Workers
Name five causes of water scarcity in Latin America.
What are 5 causes of water scarcity in Latin America?
climate change
US companies overuse of aquifers
pollution
Infrastructure
drought/natural calamities
overpopulation
conflict