Myth of the Latin Woman The principal notion about life revealed in this essay is that in Western societies the Latin Women are viewed stereotypically as a sex object or selfless housewives and obsequious workers. ... The author's culture and traditions were not the same with the American culture, and as a result, the girl was grown up on the verge of two different customs. As the author says, the way of dressing of the Latin women gives American men a wrong massage about these women. ... For the sake of objectivity I have to mention that while I was looking for the information on...

• Word Count: 1192
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Others talk of its roots in African rhythms, Spanish lyrics, Cuban street bands, Caribbean song and dance styles and Latin American jazz. ... Salsa is probably the term most often heard in connection with Latin music, and oddly enough it is one that came into use in New York. ... El Barrio, New York's Latin Quarter is said to be the birthplace of Salsa. From there artists like Tito Puente and Celia Cruz started the worldwide triumph of Latin music and also opened many doors for Salsa. ... In the beginning years salsa lyrics mainly were about the problems that moved the people living in th...

• Word Count: 609
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Well when this paper was assigned some suggestions were made and I choose Latin Music. ... One of the first forms of Latin Music that is becoming popular is Merengue. It is one of the most popular in Latin music, especially for dancing. ... The Lyrics in Merengue music were mostly improvised with some of the same themes that Americans use in music. ... Even those that are not of Latin decent enjoy the dancing and listening to the music. ...

• Word Count: 893
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Today, Roberto Clemente is recognized as one of the greatest Latin-American professional baseball players of all time. ... Not only was he inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame before the mandatory required wait time, but he was also the first Latin American inducted. ...

• Word Count: 702
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

(Markusen /World Biography)Today, Clemente is recognized as one of the greatest Latin-American professional baseball players of all time and more importantly, is known for his genuine acts of helping others. ... Not only was he inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame before the mandatory required wait time, but he was also the First Latin American to be inducted. ...

• Word Count: 744
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Boggs the author of "Salsiology: Afro-Cuban Music and the Evolution of Salsa in New York City" "Salsa is a Latin American music that originated in New York as a result of the mixture of afro caribbean music brought by the Latinos." ...

• Word Count: 508
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School