tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687469538262241875.post1820580695844611880..comments2023-10-30T03:35:09.578-07:00Comments on Social Work in a Latin American Context: REACHING THE SKY WITHOUT LIMITSUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687469538262241875.post-39639485648108451492014-04-28T17:17:17.989-07:002014-04-28T17:17:17.989-07:00Hola Amy,
As I read your post it reminds me of t...Hola Amy, <br /><br />As I read your post it reminds me of the economic disparities that Mexicans encounter day by day. My family and many people from my culture believe that education is the most important thing, they also believe that education is the only inheritance they can give their children. But not everyone has access to it. I remember when I lived in Cuautla, Morelos when I was younger my mother would be part of the cooks that came to the school and prepared lunch or the kids, I did remember we had to pay for it. Also in my brothers school parents and teachers had to buy the school supplies and sometimes even play the role of handyman. At that time that community was not the most poverty stricken but it was not the richest. There was some support form the government and also funding. Then when I moved to Veracruz which is in a better economic situation, my school had government employees that fixed and cleaned the school building, most of the books, chairs, desks and all that was provided by funding from the government. This just shows how depending on the economic situation of the community, is how much the government helps or not. Like in many places the poorer get poorer and the richer get richer. This not only happens with education, but also with any social services, community buildings and all those services that should be government funded. <br /><br />I am so glad you had the opportunity to travel and experience a new culture. I also love how you are using your social work skills to learn and observe the different forms of oppression and discrimination. <br /><br />Gaby Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687469538262241875.post-23590687452270899172014-03-10T08:56:40.183-07:002014-03-10T08:56:40.183-07:00Amy,
I want to say I very much enjoyed reading yo...Amy, <br />I want to say I very much enjoyed reading your post and I too will not forget this experience that we have shared. First, because it was very new to me and I have learned many new things from this experience. I also enjoyed the sense of family I experienced when we were in Ametlan during our homestay, because we always were able to converse around the dinner table. Making tortillas was also a great way to experience the culture of the area and I believe Mexico in general because it is a stable food here. You also made a great insight into the education system, because these are many costs that are covered by taxes in the United States. As a student in high school or younger I or my parents did not think about paying for building up keep or a uniform. These things may not seem like a lot, but it does keep people from getting an education as we have seen. <br />Alyssa Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687469538262241875.post-69625583913251962672014-03-05T10:15:31.088-08:002014-03-05T10:15:31.088-08:00Amy!
Oh how I miss you so much! I miss having clas...Amy!<br />Oh how I miss you so much! I miss having classes with you and can not wait to talk to you soon. We should skype if you figured it all out?!?! Anyways, I really enjoyed reading your blog. Your writing made me feel as though I was there in your shoes. It was sad yet motivating. I love the point you made about "the sky is the limit". It saddens me to know that these children have very many limits that prevent them from reaching although they are trying. I think these children could not have a better person advocating for them other then you! I miss you dearly but I am glad that you are learning and experiencing something so moving. <br />-Cayla TilburyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687469538262241875.post-87011986106518282822014-03-02T11:11:23.909-08:002014-03-02T11:11:23.909-08:00P.s. sorry about all the misspells!! :)
-Bea. P.s. sorry about all the misspells!! :)<br />-Bea. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687469538262241875.post-66710348814986874632014-03-02T11:09:23.900-08:002014-03-02T11:09:23.900-08:00Amy,
First of all, I miss you!
Second of all, I ...Amy, <br />First of all, I miss you! <br />Second of all, I enjoyed reading your post for many reasons. I am reminded of the times I was a little girl and we sat around the table while my mom made homemade tortillas. It was deeply engraved in our culture to eat together and come together during lunch or dinner. I am very happy that you are experiencing this culture and that you are learning from it. I can see how the interactions with others has made an impact in your mind and soul. What struck me the most is the sense of responsibility that's been planted in your "social work mind". I honestly believe that you'll learn of ways to advocate and make in impact in someone's life, weather is in Mexico or here. I loved the title of your post, and I loved how you brought it all together to talk about the sky under which these children live. Thanks so much for sharing and know that although I wish you were here with the rest of us, I am very happy that you're discovering, learning and enjoying a new country! <br />Much respect, <br />-Bea. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687469538262241875.post-69008019181260740062014-02-18T10:15:34.551-08:002014-02-18T10:15:34.551-08:00Peace, Love and Respect. I am very pleased to have...Peace, Love and Respect. I am very pleased to have read your entry on your journey in Mexico and It makes me think as well of the advantages that we as so-called Americans take for granted such as school supplies, building maintenance, etc. The HEAPER fund is a state grant of money every two years by the legislature to keep our schools(Higher Ed.) safe, dry, etc. The people of Mexico and many other so-called 3rd world countries have to maintain on their own which we can hardly comprehend and we are so unappreciative(for the most part) of the resources we hover. I commend you for the experience and for sharing with the Augsburg community and look forward to reading future posts and commenting a few more times. One Love.<br />Reies Romero/Save The Kids/SWK majorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7687469538262241875.post-18810608633155388362014-02-15T04:35:50.928-08:002014-02-15T04:35:50.928-08:00Thanks for sharing your experience and insights, A...Thanks for sharing your experience and insights, Amy! Tony BibusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com