THE MEXICAN CULTURE IN A PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

Mexico as an Independent Nation

1810
Independence from Spain

100th Anniversary of Independence 1910 Mexican Revolution 200th Anniversary of Independence 100th Anniversary of Mexican Revolution 2010

XIX XX Centuries transition

President of Mexico 1877-1880 1884-1911 Modernity and development European influence on culture Commercial relation with The Unites States

Revolution 1910
Most population in poverty Few rich landowners Social class segregation Lack of political rights Illiterate population Forced peace by repression

XIX XX Centuries transition

1896

1910

Psychology course is established a regular scientific subject in Escuela Nacional Preparatoria Psychology is understood as repression due to official speech and segregation of poor people, homeless and mental ill people. National University is Founded (UNAM)

Study of the Mexican

Need to justify the contemporary context more than a real understanding Transform Mexico into a modern country Political need to unify diverse groups of Mexicans Need to change Mexican culture - ideology, traditions Only one Mexican was possible

Early topics in Psychology

Tattos: Psychological and forensic study on criminals and army forces Criminals in Mexico: Essay of criminal psychology Sexual and passion crimes: Study of morbid psychology El caudillo. Continuity of Porfirio Diaz: Essay of historical Psychology

Culture
Language Territory Traditions Ideology Institutions Shared Background

Language & Territory

Traditions Ideology Institutions Shared Background

National Indigenous languages catalog

Traditions
Language Territory Ideology Institutions Shared Background

Religious traditions
6th January Wise Kings Day / Da de los Reyes Magos

Religious traditions
1st & 2nd November Day of the dead People / Da de muertos

Religious traditions
12th December Celebration of Virgin of Guadalupe / Da de la Virgen de Guadalupe

Civic traditions

Civic traditions
16th September Independence Day / Da de la Independencia

Civic traditions
16th September Independence Day / Da de la Independencia

Civic traditions
16th September Independence Day / Da de la Independencia

Mexican Folklore
Mexican Soccer Team - sub 17

Mexican Folklore
Usual presents for mothers: Vaccum cleaners, irons, washers machines and other electrical appliances

Ideology
Language Territory Traditions Institutions Shared Background

Mexican
Foreigners image Foreigners ideas

Lazy Lousy Rude Aggressive Violent Macho

Institutions
Language Territory Traditions Ideology Shared Background

Shared Background
Language Territory Traditions Ideology Institutions

Alfonso Garca Robles

Octavio Paz