... alone a homogeneous one. Since Independence in 1821, the aspiration of crafting a modern state became the country's main desire. In conjunction, a society that was able to articulate a new 'Mexican self' emerged. A 'modern' being was comprehended as a replica of the parameters outlined by the hegemonic foreign culture of the time. In other words, culture was regarded as a civilized exported good. One can easily observe a trend in Mexican timeline; after the conquest of 1521 the Spanish society was the model; during the 'Porfiriato3' in the late 19th century, France was the culture du jour4; today it can be argued the United States provides the mold for fashion, food, culture, language. After the culmination of the Mexican Revolution the forging of a New Mexican identity became essential, the nation was inventing a past and a future as it went along. Aspirations where Mexico did not ...

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