The case for giving your children standard names that will not prevent them from getting a job someday.
Tag: social class
A Different Breed of Classism
A unique manifestation of classism, the Spanish legacy we gringos raised on Hollywood morals run into early and often in Latin America.
Progressive Paisa Killed in Politics
My review of ‘Oblivion’ by Hector Abad Faciolince, which describes the life of a progressive paisa doctor killed by paramilitaries.
Cars, Marrying the Maid, and More Classism
SUMMARY: A look at two artifacts of classism: car ownership and domestic servants.
Classism: The Spanish Legacy in Latin America
SUMMARY: Describing classism, status, and the importance of (perceived) social class in Latin America.
Does Sex Tourism Save Lives?
SUMMARY: Discussing the link between poverty and sex tourism, and whether sex tourism is necessary in impoverished countries.
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