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In 1519 the indigenous people of Mexico were conquered by the Spaniards. Mexico was colonized for three hundred years. Mexico declared independence in 1810. In 1846 the Mexican American War began. A war between Mexico and America. It lasted for two years. At the end of the war Mexico ceded approximately one-half of its territory to the United States. Those former territories are currently U.S. states, Texas, California and New Mexico
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget defines "Hispanic or Latin" as " a person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, South or Central America or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race."
Latin America, the Caribbean, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Latin America.Countries where Spanish or Portuguese languages prevailed. These countries were not only colonized by Spain and Portugal but by France and England. Haiti was colonized by the French. While on the land mass Dominican Republic colonized by Spain and Spanish main language. Jamaica colonized by England and English is the prevailing language.
Each culture and country has individual dating habits and traditions:
Dating Habits in Mexico
Traditionally the gender roles are strongly defined and contrasting. The male is expected to be the head of the household "the boss". Husbands are the provider in the household. In 1995, in Mexico males were approximately 65% in the workforce while women were only 35%. The wife is expected to submissive head of raising the children, adhering enforcing religion and maintaining the home.
Traditionally, family expectations are interrelated to the dating couple. The parents are held in highest respect. Pre-Marital sex is discouraged and correspondence in some cases still utilized by a close intermediary.Intermediates are, portadore. Portqadore can interview couples, counsel families and advise on suitable matches. The most respected portador is the Catholic Priest. The groom would ask for permission to wed from the prospect bride's father. Ancient Mexico matchmaker were contacted by the prospective groom's parents. Grooms were generally a few years older than their brides and expected to have completed custom education and training prior to marriage. An appropriate age for a bride was 15 years old. The matchmaker would contact the chosen girls parents and discussed marital possibility. Soothsayers had to set the marriage day under favourable day sign (good days were Reed, Monkey, Crocodile, Eagle and House
Dating Habits in Brazil – Group dating is not common and couples tend to date for longer periods before marriage
Dating Habits Central and South America – Teens are not allowed to date until they are 15 years old. After 15 years teen tend to date in large groups. Generally, dating teens will attend dances or local clubs to socialize.
American Mexican dating rules has contemporary issues the effect dating and gender roles. American dating culture convergence with Mexican traditional dating customs.
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Hispanic - From Wikipedia
History of Mexico - Wikipedia
Latin America - Wikipedia
Hispanic Dating Online
History of Online Dating. The advancement of technology has advanced civilization to a new era. Technology once strictly used by industry has integrated into most homes in the United States. Examples are: cell phones, personal computers, IPADs, digital cameras, computerized systems in automobiles and home systems. Thomas Friedman stated it well in, "The World Is Flat". The convergence of social events and technology has created new economic world powers. It would be naive to think that dating had not be effected by technology and globalization. Dating online in now specialized or customized into categories (Hispanic Online Dating, Senior Online Dating, Christian Online Dating, Local Dating, National Dating, International Dating and More). 2010 traffic to dating sites rose 13%. 2010 US 40 million used online dating sites and or social media to met new people. Approximately 50% of Americans know someone that has met a date online. Not suggesting the dating online for everyone. For those that are interested review dating services best suited for your needs and desires. Research services of interest. From the conveniences of your home search for compatible mate matches locally, nationally or internationally. Specify age group, religion and gender. Technology has opened a new world and online matchmaking is here to stay.
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