VOICED : Los escribientes en Mexico se aferran al oficio

The video discusses the life and work of José Did González, one of the few remaining scribes in Mexico City. It highlights the impact of technological advancements on the scribe profession, noting the closure of typewriter factories and the challenges faced by scribes today. The video also provides a historical overview of the scribe profession in Mexico, tracing its origins to the colonial era and its evolution over the centuries.

What types of documents does José Did González typically type?

• Scientific papers and essays

• Love letters and contracts

• Newspaper articles and poems

• Legal briefs and novels

What significant event in 2011 affected the scribe profession?

• The rise of online document services

• The introduction of digital signatures

• The closure of the last typewriter factory

• The invention of the computer

How do scribes like Rommel continue their work despite technological changes?

• By using digital tablets

• By switching to electric typewriters

• By writing with fountain pens

• By offering online services

When did the scribe profession first arrive in Mexico?

• During the Mexican Revolution

• With the Spanish conquistadors

• In the 20th century

• During the Industrial Revolution

What percentage of the Mexican population was literate in the 19th century?

• 50%

• 20%

• 80%

• 30%