Welcome back to another week of the anthropology in fashion series, where we learn about the traditional dresses from one region in the world every week. From this week we’ll start looking into traditional clothing from the different regions in … Continue reading Anthropology in Fashion: Cultural Clothing in the Greater Antilles and Lucayan Archipelago
The American desire to dominate the Western Hemisphere through the political and economic intrusions in Latin American nations, the incessant economic stagnation, and the weak, corrupted political institutions- all led to the naissance of the strong anti-U.S. sentiment and the … Continue reading The Roots and Consequences of the Anti-U.S. Sentiments in Cuba and Nicaragua
Introduction In Cuba, the Cuban protest is dying out. The news and social media are losing interest. Latin American support is needed. Hell, we need everyone; share, share, share, share. We are not looking for clout. YoAir.com just wants to … Continue reading The End of Castro’s Government: Is Cuba’s Liberty at Stake, and How?
Until 1959, Cuba was under the US funded dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. He, however, was overthrown by a group of revolutionaries led by Fidel Castro, in which the Argentinian militant Ernesto “Che” Guevara participated. This is the time of the … Continue reading History of Cuba’s Controversial Communist Regime and Sociopolitical Influences
The Historical Context of Cuban Cuisine Cuba, a country 90 miles south of Florida, is a Caribbean island that was a Spanish colony until the year 1898 (The Foreign Fork, n.d.). Not only is the island a prime center for … Continue reading Anthropology: Cuban Gastronomy as a Marker for Socio-Political Conditions in Cuba’s History
In Western culture, when thinking of a wedding, it is very normal to picture a bride in an extravagant white gown, all the men in polished tuxedoes, a large cake, and great food. Even if there are additions to make … Continue reading Anthropology: Different Marriage Traditions and Rituals Around the World
When we speak of cigars, it’s usually Cuban cigars that we think of. Since its discovery in the 15th century, Cuba has made a name for itself when it comes to producing tobacco and cigars. It has become the gold … Continue reading Cuban Cigars: History, Commercialization, and Cultural Significance