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World Cultures Unit 2
Bolivia and Latin America
10 cards·by mackmurphy
latinamerica
The informal domination of another society; it can be economic political and or cultural
domination
neocolonialism
the filthy, poverty stricken shanty towns that ring many Latin American cities.
favela
a group of producers that coordinate prices and production to ensure each group benefits.
cartel
a human smuggler who moves people through official border crossings
pollero
a power structure based on physical features; usually the darkest skinned peole have the
least power
racial caste system
a human smuggler who moves people through unofficial border crossings, such as a desert
coyote
someone who moves to a new country permanently
immigrant
corruptionto accept a bribe or favor that benefits yourself rather than the society
to accept a bribe or favor that benefits yourself rather than the society
guerilla
a member of an armed force that fights a stronger force using sabotage or harrassment
migrant
someone who moves from place to place in search of temporary work