The second part of the paper is due later in the semester. You should ask your professor for a similar sheet of suggestions for topics for comparison with Africa. By consulting Bro. You might ask him to suggest some articles on these issues for your comparison with Spain. Naturally, if you read Spanish fairly well , you will have access to more materials on contemporary Spain.
Some topics are more difficult to research in English than others.
However, the computer data bases are powerful tools for research. In order to find an adequate amount of good quality information on the topic of your choice, you will need to begin your research immediately. Your first stop should be the relevant pages in Hooper's The new Spaniards. His chapter will give you a good introduction to the issue and help you decide if you will be interested in the topic. Your additional research will fill in details and explore more recent information, look for other interpretations, etc.