On my Political and Economic page, I finished a status of education report of Mexico. Please check it out and leave comments on this report. Thank you!
Globalization is the interaction among people across the world. It is the process in which companies, trades, cultures, and government connect across the globe. It is known as the global economy. Every country is affected by globalization differently. As I have reflected on how it affects Mexico, I found that globalization is a hinder to Mexico's economy. There is an interdependence between Mexico and the United States. The United States uses Mexico for cheap labor and for close proximity to the U.S. For example, there is a Ford manufacturing plant in Mexico city. America has a plant there for cheap labor and so they can compete better in a global marketplace. Mexico uses the United States for their technology on how to design and build cars. This interdependence between these to countries is economical. However, Mexico's opportunity is being hindered because of China and India. Because they border the United States, Mexico should be providing more work and resources for the U.S. than they are. The reason they are not is because of corruption in their government, crime, lack of education, and lack of access to capital for small businesses. Overall, I think that globalization affects Mexico very positively. These positive affects include more jobs, higher pay, stimulates the economy, and more opportunities for education. Compared to other countries, Mexico treats the women pretty equal. Mexican women would also benefit from globalization. In my opinion, globalization really does help the economy in Mexico. Although it would help them even more if they were in a better state politically and economically.
Mexican culture is associated with distinct gender roles for women and men that indicate expectations for both of the genders. These roles are known as "machismo" and "marianismo." Society places high pressure on men to be "macho" or "manly." They are expected to be dominant and independent, while women are supposed to be submissive and dependent. In Mexican culture, the greatest wrongdoing of a male is to not act like a man.
The main role for a woman is to be a mother. She is expected to take care of the children while the men go out to support the family. There is a strong emphasis on women to bear children as a fundamental part of their feminine identity. There is a huge social pressure that they are expected to stay at home to manage the household and to take care of the children. This leads them to being defined by their family or children and not independently. Over the years there have been many changes in the role of women. In 1953, women were granted the right to vote and run in an election. Then in 1990, there was an increase of women in the workforce. However, most of the time their wages were below those of men. Before the 1990's, women in the workforce were usually below the age of 25. It was transitional for them and before they started their families. A feminist movement made it more acceptable for them to get an education and pursue careers. Women in Mexico today are still working towards equality. In the workforce they still face discrimination. As I said before, there wages sometimes are still below those of men. Also, they face control, violence, and discrimination by men. When I traveled to Mexico in the summer, a couple times I noticed the dominance the men had over the women in the workforce. Just by the men's attitude it was evident that they displayed control over them. It is saddening that women still face harassment and discrimination in the society. I have had many family members who have been to Mexico many times. They have told me stories of how men have kidnapped women of wealthy families and held them for ransom. Women in Mexico are still fighting for equality, even though they have come a long way over the decades. A national opinion survey showed that Mexicans thought that men and women should share family responsibilities and house-hold chores. Women should not be held accountable for taking care of the children and household all on their own. It is important that these roles are shared. Mexico-Machismo. (2000). Retrieved October 7, 2015, from http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/mexico/machismo.htm Hello! Welcome to my blog. I hope you enjoy reading! Please feel free to comment and leave any suggestions you may have. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you :)
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