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Hegemony, Resistance, Revolt
Summary: The conquest and colonization of Latin America by the Spanish and Portugese is marked by the theme of hegemony, as wealth and power was obtained through the exploitation of the indigenous people. As long as hegemony exists within the relationship of two groups, revolt or opposition is inevitable. Such was true in Latin America, as the pressure of power and control over the indigenous people led to racial tension, conflicts among social groups, and ultimately resistance.
The conquest of Latin America was a fairly quick process in which the theme of hegemony was vastly prominent. The cultures of colonialism and competitive nature to obtain wealth through exploitation were the main driving force of hegemony. It is natural to exploit the people of lower class or societal rank for one's own advantage, and that is what happened. As the pressure of power and control became overbearing toward the people, resistance was sure to follow.
Looking at today's society, there is a lot of exploitation and hegemony among certain groups. Major global conglomerates exploit the people of many poorer countries for cheap labor. To the people overseas, they are receiving wages that are fairly high for their standards. As for the companies, they are making a lot of money due to cheap labor cost.
Similarly, we can look at the colonization of Latin America as a...
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