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    In both the 1960s, and the 1970s had a great impact on the united states with all the changes in music, art, civil rights and society as a whole, but between both decades the 1960s are not more important but led into the events of the 1970s. , To say the event of the 1970s wouldn’t have happened without the 60s is not true the events more than likely would have happened but might not till much later in time. The 1960s is the more in, influential decade between the two because the event that…

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    Many changes have occurred regarding education, altering what is taught, how material is taught, and what material is no longer available to be taught. The removal of course material that is offered to students is not uncommon in educational institutions, however, the material removed is that with usually very little educational or cultural significance. Seeing as Mexican-American Ethnic studies was not drawing enough student interest, some schools had begun to drop Mexican-American ethnic…

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    Ethno-Catholism

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    in the Barrios. Gradually, people of the Mexican community began to see the church’s social ministry expand with nuns, priests, and other compassionates. In the mid-1960s, the social ministry of the Catholic Church did not want to be a part of the chicano movement in Houston. The Catholic Church saw that it was better to keep peace and not get involved with politics, but it was also hard to try to keep the equality. Treviño concludes that the Church in the Barrio of etho-catholism was a way…

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    A Minority is a subordinate group whose members have significantly less control or power over their lives than members of a dominant or majority group Not limited to mathematical minority for an example women, Blacks in South Africa, Blacks in Mississippi and South Carolina in the 1920's. Minorities must always be understood in relation to others in the social structure. A minority groups lacks power, prestige, and privilege in relation to others. They are unable to achieve their will. They lack…

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    The United States is known for having a great variety of people and cultures from all around the world. The American Dream is build on the idea of the land of opportunities, on these lands individuals and their families are able to thrive and live a fruitful life full of happiness and riches. For many new families arriving in the US, the American Dream is too far away and their lives are often filled with exhaustion and low wages. Minority families in the United States can only hope that their…

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    Jose Ledezma Cervantes Professor Ibarra English 10 27 September 2016 A Tongue without Limitations Throughout the essay “Mother's Tongue” by Amy Tan the author uses a very explicit writing style which makes it clear for the audience to understand what is being expressed and introduced in the essay. Tans essay is a rather personal piece of writing whose purpose is not to evaluate what someone is saying but rather the meaning of the language being used. “Mother’s Tongue’s” audience are immigrants…

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    Communication is one of the main ways that humans deal with problems in society. Many people would argue that it is not very effective in solving these problems. However communication has several redeeming qualities that make it a potential tool to efficiently solve problems. Communication is controllable, flexible, and powerful. Communication can give people new perspectives on social issues. Communication can also be used to identify the limitations of communication. Communication creates an…

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    Latino Threat Definition

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    citizens. The segregation and racism that perpetuate this idea can be attributed to several different factors including laws, politics, and above all; the media. When legislation that promotes segregation is passed, such as the Arizona law that banned Chicano studies and textbooks, it opens the doors to the mindset that the…

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    Centro Cultural Aztlan’s Cultural Encounters Series provides opportunities for public engagement with Chicano/Latino arts and artists in order to strengthen and empower our community and maintain, preserve and promote our rich cultural heritage. The 2016-2017 Cultural Encounters Series will include: Super Heroes In the Schools Exhibit: 25 schools and over 300 students ages 6 to 19 will be challenged to create representations of real "super heroes" they know and admire. Professional artists will…

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    need to just to fit in. In the story Always Running by Luis Rodriguez, it shares the themes of equal opportunities , poverty, and violence, which also the poems “ I am Joaquin” and “Watts Bleeds” share. Equal opportunities means that each one of the Chicanos fought to be treated the same as the Americans, “Gringos.” Poverty was them…

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