Essays on Chicanos

Gloria E. Anzaldua, in “How to Tame a Wild Tongue,” uses language and the way it is used to forge and assert identity as a way to discuss the racial tensions that come from the strict binaries expected by society. While this extends chiefly to issues of white/non-white, particularly through the regulation hegemonic American society places on the languages spoken within it, there are issues of rich/poor, male/female, and others that are defined and asserted through language. In this respect, Anzaldua argues that ‘linguistic terrorism’ is often used by those in power to limit the speech and power of ...

The Importance of Keeping Affirmative Action in the U.S.: The Struggle for Rights by the Chicano People The Importance of Keeping Affirmative Action in the U.S.: The Struggle for Rights by the Chicano People In a country like the US where racial and ethnic inequalities are a major social problem, affirmative action has become an important aspect of alleviating such differences and inequalities. Affirmative action programs are those policy actions that are meant at correcting past injustices that have been perpetrated against a group of people and any inequalities that exist between them and the native people in a ...

The paper’s focus will be on the book ‘The House on Mango Street’, particularly, the experiences of the Esperanza family. An investigation of the experiences of Esperanza and her family is critically presented. The way Esperanza and her family relate with her family, community and the existing tensions is also established. As a coming of age novel, Sandra Cisneros’s book is critically analyzed from the social angle. The life of Esperanza Codero illuminates the struggles and experiences of growing up in Chicago. As a young girl, she serves an ideal subject from where we can study the ...

The main idea of Gloria Anzaldúa's Borderlands/La Frontera, and Arturo Schomburg's "The Negro Digs Up His Past", is the same – to ensure colored people that they are not worse than the whites and that they should be proud of their ancestors. Both authors wanted to say that the black people and Mexican-Americans should know their history and get empowered by it. Gloria Evangelina Anzaldúa told the story of people who lived in a specific geographical area – on the border of the United States and Mexico. There local people were pressured by the Americans and treated by them ...

1. Explain the Naturalization Acts of 1790 and 1870.

The act of naturalization of 1790 was the initial effort by the congress to develop an immigration policy. The act constrained naturalization to white individuals who were free and of decent character and had initially stayed in America for a period of two years. The 1870 act on the other had been an initiative by the congress to widen the laws of naturalization in the country so that it could permit the naturalization of African-Americans.

2. How do we explain that the majority of 19th century immigrant groups achieved social mobility while more recent immigrant groups have not?

Most immigrants of the 19th century attained high levels of social mobility as compared to immigrants today. In present day, there are dissimilar rules and ...

Defining Art: Set 1 1. How can we define art?

It is the application or expression of human creative imaginations and skills mainly in a visual state such as sculpture or painting. 2. Is there one definition that sums up the meaning of art? Art is the in-depth conception, discovery and establishment of elementary ideologies of nature into adorable forms essential for human usage. 3. How was the term, Fine Arts first used? The term fine art was first used to refer to a piece of art developed and primarily intended for aesthetic purposes rather than utility. It entails many forms of art pieces such as paintings, sculptures or ...

The Chicanos and Mexicans present a marginalized community that has constantly struggled to gain access to various opportunities in the United States. Their efforts to gain some recognition have often been met by contradictions. These contradictions are apparent through the diverse efforts that have been made and maintained by various external institutions. These contradictions present as the hindering factors that have challenged their development. This is in addition to the challenges that these marginalized groups encounter. The essay will evaluate the diverse contradictions that these communities encounter in their various intersectional identities. The internal and external institutions that contribute to ...

Introduction to Chicano Studies

The 1960’s and 70’s saw an increase in immigration from Mexico to the US. With the new influx of Mexicans, the older Mexicans who had settled in the southwest of the country moved. Not only this, but with this new wave of immigration came the call for more equitable rights for the Mexicans. Out of this struggle for political and social equality for Mexican Americans was born the Chicano movement. The Chicanos believed in political power and were more aggressive than their predecessors who had asked for similar rights at the end of WWII. What set the ...

OUTLINE

THESIS: They have therefore stood the test of time to protect their identity. - INTRODUCTION - Greetings - Elaborating who the Chicano are. - Physical location - Relationship between Chicano and Mexico. - BODY - Conquest of the United States on the northern half of Mexico - Civil rights movement - Call for respect for Chicano and everyone else - POLITICAL AND SOCIETAL MILESTONES REACHED - Social acceptance led to immigration of Mexicans - Integration of the church in their daily activities - Catholic, Protestant ...

The oral history is about the Chicano people who lived in the United States for a long time. The research seeks to find out the various diverse experiences of Chicanos in the United States. Some of the topics addressed include Immigration to U.S.A, Work life and Labor Union activities, The Depression period, World War II experiences, Participation in Mexican, American community organizations or community work, Veterans, Civil Rights movement, The Vietnam War or the war at home, Family History, Social Change, Gender roles and sexuality. It is based on the genera experiences that the Chicano has gone through while in ...

Economists are interested in immigration for two reasons: their impact on the labor market and what progress these immigrants are contributing to the United States economy (Edmonston, 1996). There is much discussion about these immigrants in this area of study. These two areas of concern are important because research shows that the labor markets have changes considerably due to the changing contexts of recent immigrants. Not only are the labor markets being changed, but they way homes are shaped and culture bounds are formed (Johnson & Menounos, 2008). This research leads us to believe that further conceptual work is needed ...

Introduction

The Chicano Movement is traceable to the agitation of better Mexican-American human freedoms and civil rights, expanding from its humble beginnings of the 1940s, to the vocal Mexican American Movement it was during the 1960s. Its core goal was the agitation of greater Mexican American empowerment. The movement expanded from its humble beginnings, through time to later on transform into the national movement it became. As a whole, it encompassed a wide-ranging cross section of aspects and issues affecting the greater Mexican identity. As such, these included Mexican farm workers’ rights, the restoration of land grants, the enhancement of educational development, ...

Aztlan is the mythological home for the Nahua people. These people trace their originality back to Mesoamerica, the Aztec people’s legendary home. Aztec is the word that was used to refer to the people who came from Aztlan. When literally translated, Aztlan refers to a “Place of the Herons” or “Place of Whiteness” which meant that it was a wholesome and sanctified place. According the Chicano, Aztec and Nahua people, Aztlan was likened to the Garden of Eden. It was deemed to be a location where all originated from. According to them, Aztlan meant ‘home’ since a majority of the natives accepted ...

Most plays about the Latino/Chicano experience are fairly grounded in reality – common themes of these works include the shared struggles of Chicanos to forge a sense of identity and security in a world that does not understand or accept them, often necessitating a grim naturalism to convey these ideas. However, there is also a sense of spectacle on display in some of the best Chicano theatrical works, as the broadness and presentationalism of this approach allows for these messages to become more acute, as well as emphasize the aspects of Latino culture that are either celebrated or lampooned in popular culture. Luis Valdez’ ...

A class is a setup of people with similar status, who have comparable wealth and power. Sociology describes class as a form of social stratification. Different studies have identified race, gender and class as centered in a pattern of intersectionality (Gail, 2003). This is because; these facets have an ideological basis that forms social classes. The current American society is not only stratified using socio economic classes, but using different concepts, including color, race, gender, sexuality, and ethical issues. An inquiry into gender and race seeks to articulate the concepts involved. An analytical approach to this would require us to define ...

Introduction:

Brief introduction of what the civil rights movement was about; Reasons why the black population of the America rose against the whites Three major issues that the discrimination was about; role played by martin Luther king jr. Native Americans Brief discussion of the sufferings the natives had to face; how they were inspired by martin king; kinds of discrimination against the natives. Some facts regarding the discrimination;

Vision of equality and non-violence in protests;

African Americans Since the period of reconstruction, the problems and issues; violence against the black; denied voting rights; poll taxes, and literacy tests to discriminate; south public ...

The Issue of Illegal Immigration of Mexicans to the United States (US) Vis-à-vis Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza by Gloria Anzaldua

Introduction

In contemporary times, many view borders between nations as simply political divisions on territorial definitions. In that sense, it is natural for nations to have borders defining their natural territories because of the fact that governments of each nation are entitled to know the extent to which their sovereignty lies. However, beyond the formal impressions projected by maps, globes and atlases lay very divisive controversies between borders. Historically defined, borders have become subjects of multiple disputes between ...

- Latinos and or Hispanics are an ethno linguistic community in the United States with origins in the countries of Latin America. - The community is very racially diverse resulting from cultural category rather than race (Garcia, 15). - Sixty seven percent of the Hispanic population is made up of persons of Mexican descent. - According to the United States census bureau, the total Hispanic community reached over 40 million in June, 2004 accounting for 16% of the total American population. - In political and academic fields, discussions of the comparison of non-Hispanic and Hispanic ...

Chicanos and Mexican American are terms generally used to refer to people of Mexican descent, living in the U.S. These terms however have different origins and connote varying meanings depending on the context they are used. Presumably, these terms can be viewed as the precursors to similar terms such as Latino and Hispanic. There is no precise and accepted theory as to the origin of the word Chicano. Various theories have been advanced in this regard. One theory obtains that the word originated in Chihuahua, a Mexican City. Under this theory, it is believed that ‘Chi’ was added to ...

Introduction: Explaining Nationalism

Nationalism provides for an underlying concept explaining the organization of humanity. Normally, nationalism bases its definition on the importance of a shared system of beliefs and heritage that characterize different forms of identities. As the world itself is diverse in geography and living conditions, it is inevitable for people across the globe to coalesce with one another based on the sameness and coherence of their consciousness and experiences. Along the way, they develop a closer sense of identity the more they find themselves affected by a certain event, particularly those whose landmark effects have enabled a ...

Abstract

People who speak English are regarded as speaking the oppressor’s language and thus ruining the Spanish language. Chicano Spanish has been considered by the purists and by most Latinos, a mutilation of Spanish and is regarded as a living language. For people who do not live in a country that Spanish is the first language or the country in which English is the only tongue are left with the only option of creating their own language; the language that enables them to communicate the realities about themselves and connect their identity too easily. People need a language that they can communicate ...

Arizona anti immigration laws and other anti Mexican laws passed in recent years.

Introduction Arizona Senate Bill 1070 which is simply referred to as Arizona SB 1070 is a United States legislative Act that was the strictest and the broadest action against illegal immigration in the history of United States at the time of its passage. This act has received international and national interest and has stirred up a lot of controversy. U.S national law demands that aliens who are in the age bracket of 14 and over and who stay in the U.S for a period that is longer than thirty days should register with United States government and should carry the registration ...

Arizona anti immigration laws and other anti Mexican laws passed in recent years.

Introduction Arizona Senate Bill 1070 which is simply referred to as Arizona SB 1070 is a United States legislative Act that was the strictest and the broadest action against illegal immigration in the history of United States at the time of its passage. This act has received international and national interest and has stirred up a lot of controversy. U.S national law demands that aliens who are in the age bracket of 14 and over and who stay in the U.S for a period that is longer than thirty days should register with United States government and should carry the registration ...

The civil rights movement was a political undertaking that occurred worldwide in pursuit for equality. This particular movement occurred between the year’s nineteen fifty and nineteen eighty (Gloria 63). During this period, civilians engaged in campaigns that were aimed at attaining change. The campaigns were mostly free of violence though in some circumstances viciousness was accompanied or some kind of civil strife together with armed revolt. These movements lasted for quite a long time though civilians did not attain their aims. Nevertheless, considerable improvements were made in the lawful rights of formerly oppressed societies. In the United States, civil right ...

Introduction

In the late 1960s, around the year 1968 and 1969, university students ganged up into coalitions that consequently came to bear the name Third World Liberation Front (TWLF). These coalitions were made of the African American, Asian American, Chicano and the Native American students who were enrolled in the several universities and colleges in America. These universities and colleges included San Francisco State College and University of California, which is found in Berkeley. The TWLF coalitions organized and led national student strikes, pushing for the establishment of Third World Colleges. Majority of these students were culprits of racism. In ...

Introduction

The House on Mango Street is a novel written by a well renowned writer, Sandra Cisneros. The main character is a preadolescent girl called Esperanza Cordero. She is Latin and lives in a neighborhood full of Chicanos and Puerto Ricans with her being a Chicana. Her neighborhood is what is called Mango Street and it is somewhat of a ghetto. Every social evil-rape, child molestation, theft- is evidenced in this neighborhood. It is definitely not a safe place to live in but according to the high degree of poverty which is experienced by residents in that area, they have no other choice. Esperanza’s family constitutes ...