What Were the Differences Between the Tributary Model of Empire

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Essay

What were the differences between the tributary model of empire developed by the Spanish in the Americas and the plantation complex developed by the Portuguese? Define each of these terms, explain how each system worked, and consider what circumstances influenced each to develop as it did.

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Definitions:

Feeling Rules

Norms that dictate which emotions are appropriate for particular roles in a social context.

Emotion Labor

The process of managing feelings and expressions to fulfill the emotional requirements of a job.

Surface Acting

An emotional labor strategy where individuals feign or suppress genuine feelings to meet certain job or social expectations.

Display Rules

Cultural norms that dictate how emotions should be expressed, managing the appearance and suppression of emotions in social settings.