Ethnic Studies Midterm
According to Ignacio M. García, author of Chicanismo: The Forging of a Militant Ethos Among Mexican-Americans, the so-called “liberal agenda” refers to the traditional manner in which immigrants and minorities were supposed to integrate into the American mainstream. Do you believe Chicano performance of traditional Mexican music and Chicano Rock can be perceived as reactions to the “liberal agenda”? Explain why or why not. Also, make sure to provide a detailed description of what the “liberal agenda” entails as well as the musical genres discussed in class as supporting detail in your answer. (25 points) The music of Mexican music and Chicano rock gives the voice to the hispanic culture and shows what kind of pain they …show more content…
They all go from having their names morphed from Juan to John, or Marina to Mary, or Hyo to Hank. Another part of the “Americanization” process is how everyone is supposed to learn english, and they were looked down upon if they didn’t learn english or they had another language to learn first.
Though they had to go through “Americanization,” Mexican-Americans still had to go through the environment of earning less, and working harder than the average person just to make it by. With the small jobs of picking fruits, plants, and performing farm work. To housekeeping, maid service, and working as busboys. Anglos still criticize Mexican-Americans for “taking their jobs.” Mexican-Americans still get harassed about this concept today.
Even after all of the hate, even after the ignorance, and assimilation that Mexican-Americans went through, they’re still holding their head up high. They don’t really have a voice to tell people about their struggle, so the only other way that they can convey other people is to make it into a tune. Chicano Rock and traditional Mexican music gives the voice to the Mexican/Chicano …show more content…
Do you feel that works by Chicano literary artists and playwrights have also provided valid insight into this same concept? Please, explain your position on this. In doing so, make sure to make mention of the characteristics of Chicano literature and theatre, important figures in these fields and works discussed in class as supporting detail in your answer. (25 points)
Chicano literary artists and were the generation during or after the “Americanization” process. The people who didn’t have a say in society, not being able to speak english, or not being able to move about America, had the experience, but not the voice or courage to speak up and rise against the assimilation process that America has forced onto Chicanos.
The Chicano literary artists and playwrights have provided the most accurate amount of proof coming from their content. Such as, Ritchie Valens, coming with the song La Bamba, it gave proof that he had hope and he isn’t being put down by the discrimination, he isn’t giving up the dream of becoming a famous rock and roll artist. Another type of voice is from the playwrights giving another point of view to chicano struggle and prevails. Culture Clash gives a different view towards the Chicano experience by showing relatable comedy and
According to Ignacio M. García, author of Chicanismo: The Forging of a Militant Ethos Among Mexican-Americans, the so-called “liberal agenda” refers to the traditional manner in which immigrants and minorities were supposed to integrate into the American mainstream. Do you believe Chicano performance of traditional Mexican music and Chicano Rock can be perceived as reactions to the “liberal agenda”? Explain why or why not. Also, make sure to provide a detailed description of what the “liberal agenda” entails as well as the musical genres discussed in class as supporting detail in your answer. (25 points) The music of Mexican music and Chicano rock gives the voice to the hispanic culture and shows what kind of pain they …show more content…
They all go from having their names morphed from Juan to John, or Marina to Mary, or Hyo to Hank. Another part of the “Americanization” process is how everyone is supposed to learn english, and they were looked down upon if they didn’t learn english or they had another language to learn first.
Though they had to go through “Americanization,” Mexican-Americans still had to go through the environment of earning less, and working harder than the average person just to make it by. With the small jobs of picking fruits, plants, and performing farm work. To housekeeping, maid service, and working as busboys. Anglos still criticize Mexican-Americans for “taking their jobs.” Mexican-Americans still get harassed about this concept today.
Even after all of the hate, even after the ignorance, and assimilation that Mexican-Americans went through, they’re still holding their head up high. They don’t really have a voice to tell people about their struggle, so the only other way that they can convey other people is to make it into a tune. Chicano Rock and traditional Mexican music gives the voice to the Mexican/Chicano …show more content…
Do you feel that works by Chicano literary artists and playwrights have also provided valid insight into this same concept? Please, explain your position on this. In doing so, make sure to make mention of the characteristics of Chicano literature and theatre, important figures in these fields and works discussed in class as supporting detail in your answer. (25 points)
Chicano literary artists and were the generation during or after the “Americanization” process. The people who didn’t have a say in society, not being able to speak english, or not being able to move about America, had the experience, but not the voice or courage to speak up and rise against the assimilation process that America has forced onto Chicanos.
The Chicano literary artists and playwrights have provided the most accurate amount of proof coming from their content. Such as, Ritchie Valens, coming with the song La Bamba, it gave proof that he had hope and he isn’t being put down by the discrimination, he isn’t giving up the dream of becoming a famous rock and roll artist. Another type of voice is from the playwrights giving another point of view to chicano struggle and prevails. Culture Clash gives a different view towards the Chicano experience by showing relatable comedy and