The Chicano Movement consisted of hundreds of organizations focusing on a variety of issues. These organizations could be divided into those associations that sought to work through the system and those that called for a major restructuring of the system. As the Chicano movement began in the mid – sixties, the moderates prevailed. The institutions ...
The term Hispanic is based upon the Spanish word hispano, which literally means Spanish or Hispanic. Some Latin American descendents do not like to be referred to as Hispanic because of its English-inspired “-ic” ending. Others say that this matter is insignificant, arguing that when the majority language spoken is English, then the “-ic” suffix ...
In recent years there has been an increases momentum toward gender transcendence or moving beyond traditional notions of gender. Advocate argue for the importance of raising “nonsexist,” “gender-neutral,” or “gender-aschematic” children in an effort to prompt social change. This of course raises the question of whether or not it is even possible to raise nonsexist ...
I hear this cliché from out-of-towners way too often: “LA is full of artificial, shallow social climbers.” Really? So is Manhattan, so is Buckhead, so is South Beach. You came here and went to Geisha House, Pink Taco, and the Beverly Center and you think you’re qualified to speak on who Angelinos are or what ...
For the month of October in honoring Hispanic Heritage Month PBS has already premiered its first half of a four-hour documentary series. Now its premiered the second and final two episodes. This is how Latin music has shaped popular music in many genres in the United States throughout the decades. You’ll be taken on a ...
San Diego, California is known for its scenic beauty, historic districts, cultural diversity and great climate. It also has a wealth of museums that cover history, culture, art and other subjects. This list of museums focuses on the ones that offer free admission. San Diego’s Balboa Park is the home to 15 museums and several ...
The 1960’s was a tumultuous decade in American history, fraught with conflicts over issues from Civil Rights to the war in Vietnam. The Chicano Movement, which was in full effect in the 60’s, was one of the least studied social movements. Issues varied from restoration of land grants, to farm workers rights, better wages, enhanced ...
