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For the longest, I sent our my representative, feeling afraid to truly be myself in spaces that were not created for me. I have learned to code switch.

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Culture and values are transmitted and assimilated on an individual basis.

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Culture and values are transmitted and assimilated on an individual basis.

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Working with a system that is not always culturally sensitive 

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Working with a system that is not always culturally sensitive 

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Nothing stays the same, imo. Everything changes. But, there has to be an inclusivity of one’s culture to be viewed as evolutionary.

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I do feel the next generation values the same qualities, but I think the definition of family for them is changing and their understanding of our history is becoming stronger.  I am very happy about our next generation.

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I do feel the next generation values the same qualities, but I think the definition of family for them is changing and their understanding of our history is becoming stronger.  I am very happy about our next generation.

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I have rarely had the opportunity to teach texts that reflect my culture. When I finally had the agency to do so, I realized I haven’t even read many texts that reflect my culture because they weren’t part of my own education or teacher training

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I think it depends. I see some young people that value even more qualities that give me hope for the future.

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Unfortunately assimilation caused me to lose my first language of Spanish at a young age making me a less effective educator.

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Yes. They seek to embrace traditions and customs introduced by the family 

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Yes. They seek to embrace traditions and customs introduced by the family 

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Language, Catholic faith (devotion to our Virgen de Guadalupe) customs (fiestas with pinatas and mariachis), comidas (posole, enchiladas de mole, churros, elote fresco), 

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Language, Catholic faith (devotion to our Virgen de Guadalupe) customs (fiestas with pinatas and mariachis), comidas (posole, enchiladas de mole, churros, elote fresco), 

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The way we engage with our family.  Our history.  

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The way we engage with our family.  Our history.  

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I think it depends on their family and what they value.

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family, first gen, hope, resilience, faith, forgiveness

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Family!

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Some traditions observed

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both? I feel as if it is oppressive in the way it muffles our indigenous roots, but at the same time I feel as if there is new culture that is uniquely ours. 

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both? I feel as if it is oppressive in the way it muffles our indigenous roots, but at the same time I feel as if there is new culture that is uniquely ours. 

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I don't think there is a clear traditional American society anymore (which is a great thing).  Our society is transforming.  The fight for what was historically considered traditional is meant to oppress.  

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I don't think there is a clear traditional American society anymore (which is a great thing).  Our society is transforming.  The fight for what was historically considered traditional is meant to oppress.  

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I think it depends on the context. There is such value in learning the society you are in however it is crucial to have a balance.

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Biological response to survive. However, the term conforming makes it feel oppressive.

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Evolutionary when it’s not imposed or mandatory

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Based on my own experience of acculuration to the U.S. as a first generation Latina, I feel it is evolutionary 

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Based on my own experience of acculuration to the U.S. as a first generation Latina, I feel it is evolutionary 