Questions
1. List some aspects of Latin American culture and indicate the influences on their development.
2. What current factors might cause cultural change to occur in Latin America? What are the likely changes?
3. Explain some cultural contrasts or differences within Latin America. How might they impact international business operations?
Answers
1. Latin America represents 1/10 of the world's population, and geographically can be located from the land extensions of Mexico, until the Patagonia at Argentina. Some of the most relevant elements of today's culture in Latin America are; Religion, Values, Attitudes, Social structure, Social stratification, Language and Gift-giving hospitality. The predominant religion throughout history in Latin America has been Catholicism. From big cities to small villages, churches, basilicas, and cathedrals are found. Catholicism left its mark, from customs and values to architecture and art. During many years in many countries the......
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