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Week 7: The Export Boom as Modernity
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uThis week’s readings were focused on the economic and industrial growth of Latin America after independence. Starting with a “Boom” I felt like everything was going so fast in Latin American countries, railways constructions, electricity, transportation ways, newspapers, photographs, women’s rights; all important, all suddenly happening in this land space that was not long ago the land […] read full post >>
Week 7: Do the Ends Justify the Means?
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I usually enjoy the documents over the actual chapter textbook because they tend to be less dense and more fascinating in my opinion, and this week wasn't any different.I found the Diaz reading really interesting, especially with having the privilege o... read full post >>
Week 7: Do the Ends Justify the Means?
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I usually enjoy the documents over the actual chapter textbook because they tend to be less dense and more fascinating in my opinion, and this week wasn't any different.
I found the Diaz reading really interesting, especially with having the privilege of knowing what actually occurs in history. When I read it, Diaz seemed like such a charismatic, great, hero of Mexico and of modernity. If I didn’t know better, I would think he truly was a selfless leader, one who only wanted the best for his people and his nation… But I do know better. I know that he wasn’t true to his word, and tried to run for another term, basically crowning himself the dictator of Mexico once more and spurring on the Mexican Revolution. It made me really curious, I wonder what occurred that made someone who seemed so intent on the progression of Mexico disregard it entirely? It was also a little off-putting to see Diaz and the journalist talk about the murders Diaz and his army perpetrated so callously... in the name of democracy, liberty, and country. This brought me to my question, do you think that the ends justifies the means as Diaz says? Are the atrocities and the countless people he killed forgivable in the name of pushing forth order and progress?
The photography section reminded me a lot of South African photography during apartheid, when photography played a huge role in the ending of segregation. Photography allowed outsiders a gaze into the true ugly realm of apartheid and it was a pivotal part of independence. It seemed to me that Latin American photography was a means of creating a tangible identity for Latin America -- one more rooted in modernity, democracy, or showcasing the beauty of indigenous cultures. As much as they were used to display difference, for me they were also amazing at showing the true diversity of people.
What I was curious about though was who was the audience for these photos? Dawson mentions that often photographers would set up studios and he doesn't mention if these photos are large enough to be hung in studios or dispersed to individuals. Who would see the photos of the indigenous men, or the Peruvian soldier and his wife? Honestly what purpose would they serve? I get the argument of showing racial distinctions and categories but who would have the time to walk around town showing people photos of indigenous communities… It seems bizarre.
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Week 7: Do the Ends Justify the Means?
Posted by: feedwordpress
I usually enjoy the documents over the actual chapter textbook because they tend to be less dense and more fascinating in my opinion, and this week wasn't any different.
I found the Diaz reading really interesting, especially with having the privilege of knowing what actually occurs in history. When I read it, Diaz seemed like such a charismatic, great, hero of Mexico and of modernity. If I didn’t know better, I would think he truly was a selfless leader, one who only wanted the best for his people and his nation… But I do know better. I know that he wasn’t true to his word, and tried to run for another term, basically crowning himself the dictator of Mexico once more and spurring on the Mexican Revolution. It made me really curious, I wonder what occurred that made someone who seemed so intent on the progression of Mexico disregard it entirely? It was also a little off-putting to see Diaz and the journalist talk about the murders Diaz and his army perpetrated so callously... in the name of democracy, liberty, and country. This brought me to my question, do you think that the ends justifies the means as Diaz says? Are the atrocities and the countless people he killed forgivable in the name of pushing forth order and progress?
The photography section reminded me a lot of South African photography during apartheid, when photography played a huge role in the ending of segregation. Photography allowed outsiders a gaze into the true ugly realm of apartheid and it was a pivotal part of independence. It seemed to me that Latin American photography was a means of creating a tangible identity for Latin America -- one more rooted in modernity, democracy, or showcasing the beauty of indigenous cultures. As much as they were used to display difference, for me they were also amazing at showing the true diversity of people.
What I was curious about though was who was the audience for these photos? Dawson mentions that often photographers would set up studios and he doesn't mention if these photos are large enough to be hung in studios or dispersed to individuals. Who would see the photos of the indigenous men, or the Peruvian soldier and his wife? Honestly what purpose would they serve? I get the argument of showing racial distinctions and categories but who would have the time to walk around town showing people photos of indigenous communities… It seems bizarre.
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Boom! An Export Economy Boom
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It is no surprise that Latin America took to an export based economy during industrialization. It is all too easy... read full post >>
The Export Boom as Modernity
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This chapter, as mentioned in the title, places a major focus on the process of modernization of Latin America aided by the incredible growth of export in the 19th century. What caused the most surprise was the idea conveyed by the readings that in order for true industrialization and modernization to occur in any […] read full post >>
The Export Boom and Modernity
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This weeks readings focused on the process of modernity in latin america throughout the late 19th century. A huge factor in the modernity of latin america was its important role in global trade. One huge issue with latin americas participation in this export boom was that, as dawson reflects in the text, “Latin americans lacked […] read full post >>
The Export Boom and Modernity
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This weeks readings focused on the process of modernity in latin america throughout the late 19th century. A huge factor in the modernity of latin america was its important role in global trade. One huge issue with latin americas participation in this export boom was that, as dawson reflects in the text, “Latin americans lacked […] read full post >>
Export Boom as modernity
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This chapter focuses on the process of modernity after the independence of Latin America. It started from exporting natural resources to other countries in return of manufactured goods, to having investments in the country to create modern railroads and other technologies. The government took previously privately owned properties to become government owned and use those… read full post >>
The export boom as modernity
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Firstly, I need to say that people from Mexico used to think that Porfirio Diaz wasn’t a good person, he did know how to build a country talking about economy but he never treated Mexican people as true citizens. In those times, the economy was very stable because of the new agricultural wealth, industry and […] read full post >>
