Racial democracy in Brazil is a myth according to many Afro-Brazilian scholars. This claim is also supported by studies of poverty and distribution of wealth along ethnic lines. This brief resource guide provides some key theories and scholarly sources that aim to prove that racial equality in Brazil is an illusion dispelled by extensive studies that show most of the poor are of African descent, while the wealthy are predominately of European descent.

A few theories that could be expanded to “prove” the idea of racial democracy in Brazil as a myth: -- Economic poverty and skin color are correlated in Brazil’s 2000 census results (Available at: www.ibge.gov.br /home /estatistica/ populacao/censo2000/ populacao/religiao_Censo2000.pdf). If you read comparisons of the previous government census results, you will see a “whitening” of Brazil largely based on self-classification changes among Afro-Brazilian from brown to white. -- Develop an explanation of the strong correlation between a “whiter” appearance and a higher income, and status. Look for statistics that show that few blacks reach the level of wealth, power that lighter-ski... click for more

A summary of why there is the myth that Brazil is a country that does not discriminate.

A summary of why there is the myth that Brazil is a country that does not discriminate. I have sources already, need more of a argument for ideas for a research paper.

Social protest movements

Research the types of social protest movements in Venezuela. Possible types of protest include environmental, feminist, peasant, labor, minority, indigenous, and religious protest, Focus on examples of social protest, not social revolutions or general political history. Your essay should discuss specific examples of social protest, but it need not cover every type of protest. What were the motivations or reasons given for protest? Are they linked to economic conditions? Oftentimes, religious groups play a role in addressing social and economic problems. How have they been involved in your country?

Demographics & Culture of Peru

This project will be the focus of the remaining individual projects. You will be writing a research paper about a Latin American country of Peru. For this unit, research your country and write the first section of your paper (1-2 pages, APA format - Double Spaced): Part I: Demographics and Culture What are the demographics of your country (e.g., total population, age and gender distribution, rate of population growth, urban vs. rural population, etc.)? How many people are there per square mile? What was the population 20 years ago? 40 years ago? Summarize the culture of your country. What are the typical values and beliefs shared by the population? For your Unit 2 IP, do no... click for more

Social Protests in Peru are listed and research sites are named.

This posting researches the types of social protest movements in Peru. It discusses specific examples of social protests.