With a female president and numerous high ranking female politicians, one would tend to think that the Costa Rican people are progressive in terms of gender issues. It is for this reason that I am surprised by the level of machismo, or paternalistic ways of thinking and acting that exist in the coun[...]
Posts Tagged ‘assumptions’
Money Matters: An Awkward Request from Students
On Thursday, my co-worker and I received an uncomfortable petition from the graduating class at our rural school, Pacca. We had just finished sports class and were ready to jump into a mototaxi headed for town, when a teacher called us back. “Are you in a rush? The fifth graders have something the[...]
Profits vs. People
Costa Rica is arguably the most “developed” country in Central America. But at what cost has this “development” been attained? Is it really an accomplishment to be able to say, ¨We cater to the interests of gringos better than anyone else?¨ Or would it be more noble to pass[...]
