Write about one of the two cultural events you attended. What did you take away from the experience and/or what questions did it raise for you? How relevant was it to our class? I attended an event talking about gender-based violence and eugenic practices in Guatemala. In the talk, they talked how Ubico- former dictator
What did I learn from X’s talk? Do I now think about this issue or topic in a new light? (In particular, point to connections between this guest lecture and the background provided by our Chasteen text or other readings.) As funny as this may sound, concubinage is not a new concept for me. My
Choose an historical figure from latin America that interests you who you didn’t know much about before this class. What was their contribution, and what is their legacy? Juana Azurduy de Padilla 1780- 1862 was a Bolivian Guerrilla military leader. It is crucial to mention, Juana was a woman, one of the most prominent woman
