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    Spanish Colonialism on the History of Puerto Rican People "Puerto Rico". The name immediately brings to mind images of a beautiful lush tropical island of enchantment. The name "Puerto Rico" usually does not conjure the image of Taino Indians or African slaves, yet these populations have great importance in laying the foundation for the notion of identity of Puerto Ricans. In contemporary debates of Puerto Rican identity, it is essential to examine the history of the island to determine the effects

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    Puerto Rico Light Essay

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    among others. There are certain expectations within Hispanic cultures, especially when it comes to speaking their language. I myself have felt detached from my Puerto Rican heritage because I don’t know the Spanish lingo. Throughout my life I haven’t felt accepted to the culture itself because I’ve been labeled as the phony Puerto Rican. When I was younger, around the age of 12, I went to visit my family in Puerto Rico. As soon as I stepped off the plane, it was as if I was thrown into whole new

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    Cancel Grace Interview

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    Interview: Ms. Cancel Grace Marie is a 27 year old Puerto Rican female born on 8/30/1981. Ms. Cancel is the mother of Jaden Rodriguez 2 years old and Feliciano Kahil 1 year old. Ms. Cancel Grace interview took place at DCFS office on September 1st 2017 at DCFS office 6201 S Emerald. Ms. Cancel Grace was accompanied by her public defender Robert J Breslin during the interview. Ms. Grace is currently residing at A Safe Haven shelter 2750 W Roosevelt Rd. Interview was conducted in her secondary

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    It’s hard to say that comparing two individual’s lives is an easy task. When looking at my life and Esmerelda Santiago’s life, the sociological imagination could be used to assist in doing that. The following concepts will be used to better understand the surprising similarities and differences: immigration, doing gender, conformist, double consciousness, deviance and traditional authority. I will start by analyzing Esmerelda Santiago’s life. Following that, I will analyze my life and will finish

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    My Cultural Values

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    It’s sad to know nothing about an island that many of my kind are very proud of. I’m clueless of what my Puerto Rican people have been through. Political, economic, social relations, what about them, I wonder? All I know about the island’s is that my relatives are Puerto Ricans from an island in the Caribbean called Puerto Rico. I Christina Ruiz was an easy-going American “Puerto Rican” teen growing up, my family was small growing up it was mom, dad & my younger brother who was 5 years younger than

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    encouraged that people pay attention to their looks and take care of themselves, in order for others to create a positive first impression of one’s character. It is no secret that beauty standards vary from one culture to the next and it is difficult to establish a universal principle of what is considered beautiful. Many countries’ ideals contrast one another and, as a result, allow for stereotypes to emerge. This is the case between American

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    Migration Issues Affecting Puerto Ricans in the United States Puerto Ricans have a very distinct and complicated history. Their history is unlike any other immigrants who migrated at the United States at any time. Their island became a focus of the United States in 1898, when they won the island as booty in the Spanish-American war. Puerto Ricans residing in the United States have always had the dilemma of having to straddle both the American and Puerto Rican cultures and Spanish and English

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    important aspects of the Puerto Rican government, the people, and the lovely food. GOVERNMENT The capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan. Puerto Rico is a United States Territory under commonwealth status. Some of the major differences between the 50 states of the US and Puerto Rico is that Puerto Rico does not share the same federal tax, but does have similar government income-tax rates. Puerto Rico does have authority over its internal affairs. Also Puerto Ricans cannot vote in Presidential or

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    During and After Puerto Rican Migration to the United States For Puerto Ricans, music served infinite purposes. It allowed for the formation and reformation of cultural views and opinions, through the lyrics in the songs. These views were constantly changing, which in turn fed into the ever evolving identity of the Puerto Rican people. As a vehicle of expression it stimulated thought and provided a method of communication for the community. In The Puerto Rican community of New York

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    Costa Rican Food

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    Costa Rican cuisine is known for being flavorful, yet fairly mild, with high reliance on fresh fruit and vegetables. Rice and black beans are a staple of most traditional Costa Rican meals, often served three times a day; gallo pinto, a breakfast dish of rice and beans mixed together with onions and bell peppers, is often considered the Costa Rican national dish. For lunch, the traditional meal is called a casado. It again consists of rice and beans served side by side instead of mixed. There

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