Overview
Located in Southwestern Europe, Spain, the 51st largest country, lies at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Spain is deep with values and architecture that date back centuries. With such a profound history, each region of Spain could easily be thought of as an independent country. Surpassing many hurdles over the last few decades has taught Spain at the end of the day all that matters is your word.
Cultural Aesthetics
Rich with medieval architecture, Spain is plentiful with Romanesque and Gothic structures. Due to Muslim presence, Spain can also possess an unequal number of buildings that give the presence of a totally different culture. Spanish villages or “pueblos” are in close proximity of each other along
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Their loyalty to family is of utmost importance. It is becoming difficult for them to enforce their values due to the family separation. Cohabitation is not uncommon between unmarried individuals. This undoubtedly leads to children out of wedlock. Women have the right to work, but still carry most of the burden of childcare and housework. Unlike decades before, Spaniards are less willing to put give up personal desires to gain the advantages of a better future, present-day Spaniards are paying more attention to what is available to them right …show more content…
After many decades of unemployment, the country made efforts to turn around the status of the economy however, after the recent recession, unemployment spiked to record high of 18.1%. Rigid labor regulations and the generous unemployment benefits are contributors for the grim unemployment state. Additionally, high unemployment benefits tend to cause the wages to increase, discouraging firms from employing more individuals. Another reason for high unemployment is its rapid modernization, causing declining employment in the agricultural area and other basic industries.
Role in International Trade
Spain’s agriculture provides around 3% of its gross domestic product. It produces wheat, sugar beet, barley, tomatoes, olives, citrus fruits, grapes and cork. It is the world's largest producer of olive oil, lemons, oranges, and strawberries and the third largest producer of wine. Spain has limited mineral resources. The manufacturing industry is led by textiles, industrial food processing, iron and steel, naval machines and engineering. Having become the second tourist destination worldwide, this results in the largest source of income.
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Child rearing and family structure within the Hispanic culture is noticeably different than what is present in the mainstream Western culture of today. One apparent difference is in gender roles. There exists a vastly different expectation in Hispanic culture for males and females. The male is considered to be the independent breadwinner, and the head of the household. Accordingly, the female role is one of submission and provider of childcare. In contrast, it is more than acceptable in Western culture for a female to maintain a non-traditional role. Hispanic culture additionally differs from Western culture in the traditional makeup of the family. Within Hispanic culture the extended family plays a huge role
...that health is a gift from god and should be taken with a great respect. The prevention of illness is an accepted practice that is achieved through prayers. Shrines with statues and pictures of saint are in the homes of many Hispanic. The observable practice is candle lighting, visiting shrines, and offering prayers. They lit candled and recite prayers. In Hispanic family, the adult and children are to come home from school or working place to have a lengthy of time eating together their main meal. The Hispanic American has adopted a three-meal system where the midday and evening meal are important with a light breakfast. When the visitors are around after the meal they may have time to dawdle and talk over coffee or have a drink after dinner. In addition, when another serving is given, the Hispanic tends to accept only after which the second or third time offered.
All in all, Spain has had its ups and downs and then ups again throughout the years. Spain went from an absolute monarchy, to dictatorship, to constitutional monarchy.The future of Spain is in the hands of it’s citizens and only they can prevent a major debt crisis, by saving for the future on their own. Fingers crossed that the people of Spain have learned from their past and realize that fair elections and democracy is the way to keep the state of Spain successful.
SPAIN's position in historical terms--Mediterranean, Atlantic -as far West as Ireland//Europe, Africa -8 miles away. This is why Spain becomes the connector between the New World and the ancient world of Greece, Rome and later Islam.)
The government of Spain has been affected by my many events in history, but the Spanish Civil War and the dictatorship of Francisco Franco have had quite possibly the biggest effect of all. National political unrest filled the country, and Spain had an enormous problem with poverty. Spain started as a constitutional monarchy in 1920 with Alfonso the XIII as king. As of 1978, Spain has moved back to a constitutional monarchy, and the leaders of the government are King Juan Carlos I and Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. In the many decades between these kings, there was conflict between those on the Republican side and those on the Fascist, or Nationalist, side, which was lead by Francisco Franco. There were also problems with inefficiency of the government with Alfonso XIII and where the king led the country from there.
Agriculture is still important, even though it is no longer the basis of Spain's economy. Farmers produce a lot wheat and barley. Spain leads the world in production of olives and olive oil. Many Spaniards raise livestock such as sheep,goats,and cattle. The production of wine is also important. In the north the major products are beef cattle, vegetables, and fruit. In the Mediterranean it is olives, almonds, ci...
Latin American society places a great deal of importance on the family as a support network; it is not uncommon for several generations to reside in the same house. This emphasis is called familismo, and the mother in the family is usually the most important figure. She “is seen as the primary nurturer and caregiver in the family…[and] plays a critical role in preservation of the family as a unit, as well as in...
Today, Spain occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula in the southwestern corner of Europe. Modern Spain shares borders with France and Portugal. Historically, Spain has been dominated by Catholics, but Muslims had occupied for some time in the past. Today, Spain hosts several different cultural groups, including Basque and Catalan.
The Kingdom of Spain, mostly known as Spain, is located in the South – Western part of Europe, bordering with France, Portugal, and Andorra (The Columbia Encyclopedia).The territory of Spain is in Iberian Peninsula, including the Balearic and Canary islands (ibid.). The Kingdom of Spain, administratively, is subdivided into 17 autonomous regions and 2 autonomous enclave cities - Ceuta and Melilla, with Madrid being the capital and the largest city of the country (ibid.). The biggest part of land is flat with several mountain regions called sierras, the most notable being Pyrenees (Philip’s World Factbook 2008-2009). The Kingdom’s climate is the most volatile within Europe since northern part of the country is humid while the rest of the country is arid (ibid.). As a result, Spain experiences periodic droughts, occasional flooding, and natural hazard in the form of volcanic activity (The World Factbook).
Spain, the third largest country in Europe, has a strong history and diverse culture dating back to when the Iberians first inhabited the land. The country lies between the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean and the land ranges from mountains to meadows. Over hundreds of centuries, many different civilizations have inhabited the land influencing the people there today. From the Visigoths and Celts to the Romans of the Middle Ages, Spain has received a rich history and background. One of the strongest of its cultures is the food. All of these cultures brought a particular type of food and combined and blended with the food that exists there today. Spain is very popular for olives, vineyards, and citrus fruit. Another well-liked food is garlic, including varieties of peppers and spices. Once spice specifically—golden saffron—is essential in many recipes, including the Spanish Paella. There are many distinguished Spanish foods that encompass the daily life and culture of the country.
The sixteenth century was a time of economic growth for Portugal and Spain because of their various voyages to places, such as China and Brazil. Spain and Portugal were competing for land, resources, trade posts, and profit in the New World and Asia as seen in the making of the Treaty of Tordesillas and Treaty of Saragossa in 1494 and 1529, respectively. The Treaty of Tordesillas created a demarcation in the Atlanta Ocean for the future empires of the Spanish and Portuguese. The Treaty of Saragossa added another demarcation, but the demarcation was in the Pacific Ocean. Economic prosperity was not immediate and there were plenty of obstacles to overcome in these new lands. Spain and Portugal’s culture, people, and environment differed
Previously the father’s role was to work and earn money as the primary source of support for the family, while mothers took care of the family by managing the household. The father teaches his children courage and self-confidence while the mother carries over the sense of tenderness to them. Both of them are role models for their children. The male figure, which is the father, is very important in the girl’s life because the good relationship between the father and the daughter will result in being the girl confident and she will start to trust in men and to choose the right person to be her future husband. But the characteristics of individual family members have changed across generations over the past years. Now, mothers are the only or supporting provider for the family. On the other hand, many fathers choose to stay home and take care of the children. Although families all around the world underwent unprecedented modifications that changed the form of nations, there are still traditional family patterns; father, mother, and children. Such huge changes in the structure of the family, immigration, and work have transformed the daily lives of children and their way of living. There are major inferences for the living arrangements of children because of the changing family dynamics. This means that children are not receiving the attention they need from the
There is no true definition in what makes the family. Constant changes happen since the society in which we live in is evolving at a constant rate. This evolvement that is taking place has changed the idea of an ideal family. Many years back family meant a married heterosexual couple with 1.5 kids. Truth is that this is not ideal for everyone. After challenging this ideal family structure it has been concluded that family forms and functions are different. Therefore this paper will address some changes in the family such as divorce, step parenting, and immigration, how these new changes play a significant role in family diversity.