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Mezcal is a term i am unfamilar with. After looking it up it is a distilled alcoholic beverage that comes from the agave plant, native to Mexico.

Gringo I am also unfamiliar with. It means an American or someone who is Non-latino.

Burro is calling someone dumb or an idiot but actually means donkey.

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I found it interesting how the Mexico Texan is rejected by both cultures, the Mexicans call him "El Mike" and the Americans say Mexican-grease. This highlights the struggles some Mexican Americans face when being treated like foreigners by both sides.

The text also shows real scenarios where Politicians and government officials use manipulation and fake promises to win over a vote. In this example, the politician tries to bride the Mexico Texan by offering barbeque and alcohol.

The text shows the emotional toll some people face embracing more than 1 culture which in this case means being too Mexican to be American and too American to be Mexican.

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Discuss in 3-5 sentences how the reading shows Chicana/o identities.

Discuss in 3-5 sentences how the reading shows Chicana/o history.

The text represents the hardships Chicana/os faced and mirrors the disenfranchisement and historical struggles for civil rights and representation that Chicana/os endured.

Also where Mexican Americans have historically been treated as second-class citizens in both countries.

It showcases how the Meixco-Texan is essentially trapped in Both worlds and not feeling secure in his cultural identity

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“In Texas he's Johnny, in Mexico Juan, / But the Mexico-Texan he no gotta Ian'.” showcases again his culture identity crisis feeling like he doesn't fit in anywhere.

“The dam gringo lingo he no cannot spik, / It twisters the tong and it make you fill sick.” Indicates the struggle some Mexican Americans face speaking a different language in a predominately English speaking nation.

“They tell him, 'Amigo, we can't be defeat.' / But efter elaction he no gotta fran'.” Shows how the politicians are untrustworthy and use manipulation tactics to win a vote.

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Anglophone: I am unfamiliar with this term and it means English-speaking

Ballet folklórico: (Picture above)

Stigmatization: the visible marking of people considered inferior. Attaching a person or group of people to a sterotype

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The reading highlights how language is more than just communication but a connection to ones cultural identity. This emphasizes the internal conflict many Chicano/as face when navigating their heritage and cultural identity, especially when they don’t speak the "home" language, feeling like outsiders.

Declining Spanish Use Among Latinx Communities despite a growing population is something I also learned. This is most likely from 2-3 generation Latinx individuals who maybe never got the chance to learn Spanish at home or simply just did not want to learn the language. This gives context to the text, showing that language loss is not an underlying issue but part of a broader trend influenced by external factors such as environment and opportunity.

These points underscore the complexity of balancing identity and language within a multicultural experience from different cultures that may speak the same language.

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The reading illustrates how the Spanish language plays a crucial role in Chicana/o culture, serving as a key marker of identity and connection to Mexican roots. However, the reading also highlights the tension experienced by those who, like the author, are disconnected from the Spanish language despite their cultural background. Which may lead to a culture identity crisis where they might feel like "outsiders" within their own culture. Despite this, the reading emphasizes that cultural identity is complex and not as some may imagine, suggesting that language, while important, is not the only way to express or claim one’s cultural identity.

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"In school, my friends were Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican and Salvadoran. We didn't necessarily share a common experience. But Spanish was supposed to be a way we could understand one another despite our different backgrounds."

-This quote speaks to the insecurity the author felt being disconnected with the Spanish language where he felt like the only commonalities or things he shared with his friends from different cultures was Spanish, and not being able to share that common experience she felt lost.

"In the view of many of my Hispanic compatriots, I wasn't Mexican-American. I was just American."

-This again shows how the author felt like an outsider not being able to speak Spanish and how told the Hispanics because he was not fluent in Spanish he was not Mexican

"Language is so important because it's 'how we experience the world.'"

-This quote emphasizes how language shapes not just communication but our entire worldview. It showcases how language is deeply tied to cultural identity, and losing a language can feel like losing a part of one’s connection to their heritage and the way they are accepted within their culture.

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Huelga: This is a rallying cry or in other words a strike used by the students in the film to protest against the unfair treatment:

Mestizo/a: "Mixed race" (typically of Indigenous and Spanish descent)

Chale: Translation: "No way" or "Forget it"

Meaning: This slang word, often used by Chicanos, expresses disagreement or dismissal.

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Nonviolent protest as a tactic: The students in Walkout chose nonviolent methods to express their dissatisfaction with the school system, echoing the tactics of other civil rights movements of the time.

Educational inequality: The film reveals the deep educational disparities faced by Mexican-American students in East Los Angeles, where they were often neglected, tracked into vocational programs, and subjected to low expectations.

The power of student activism: The film highlights how a group of high school students, who are often overlooked and dismissed by society, were able to organize and lead a significant protest that challenged the discriminatory practices of the school system. This shows that although the students were viewed as less or dumb to their white peers they were able to put that aside and fight for what was right.

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The 1968 East Los Angeles student walkouts, a central focus of the film, demonstrate how young people became key figures in the movement by demanding equality, better educational opportunities, and cultural respect. The activism was a direct challenge to the educational system and forcing them into vocational tracks and stop the mistreatment these students endured. The film shows that the Chicano Movement was not only about fighting for civil rights but also about reclaiming cultural identity. The students embraced their culture and Chicano heritage during these protest and made remarks like "¡Viva la Raza!" which emphasized the importance of standing together as a community. Overall, the film shows that the Chicano Movement was a vital force in challenging social injustice and inequalities the students faced during this time

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“We’re not animals; we’re people, and we deserve to be treated with respect.”: This quote speaks to the dehumanizing treatment that Mexican-American students faced. It emphasizes the demand for dignity and respect, which ties into the theme of language by highlighting how the students’ identity and culture, expressed through Spanish, were often dismissed and disrespected.

“If we walk out together, they can’t ignore us.”: This quote shows the unity and the power of collective of the students and how as a group they were able to achieve the change they've been wanting.

“They can take our money, but they can’t take our pride.”

This quote demonstrates the resilience of the students and their community, suggesting that material or institutional power can be challenged by cultural pride and self-respect.

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Campesino: I was unfamiliar with this term and it means “peasant” or “farmer" In the context of the film, it represents the migrant farmworkers.

Bracero: Mexican laborers who were part of the Bracero Program. The term helps picture the migrant labor in the U.S during this time.

Cosecha: means “harvest.” In the film it refers to the season when crops are gathered.

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Children as young as 12 are legally permitted to work unlimited hours because of expectation in the Fair Labor Standards Act. This demonstrates how migrant families were exploited and mistreated and this film demonstrates this accurately.

During this time education was often sacrificed for labor. Migrant children frequently miss school due to the demands of seasonal agricultural work. This was especially bad because without a formal basic education all these children knew was work and without basic education they were unable to get better-paying jobs.This point provides context for the generational impact of migrant labor demonstrating how the success of these children were sacrificed for the extra labor.

Being "indocumentado"(undocumented) makes migrant workers more vulnerable to exploitation because of not being able to have the right legal protection and their fear of deportation often forces them to accept unfair wages and poor working conditions. The film demonstrates this clearly by showing struggles faced by the families

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The film depicts the harsh realities migrant Chicanos endure while working in the agricultural fields of the U.S. It showed how Chicanos including children had to endure harsh working conditions for minimal pay. The film illustrated how Migrant families had to follow the harvest seasons, moving from place to place, which prevents them from establishing roots or finding stability. The legal loopholes that allowed children to work at such young ages, combined with the fear of deportation for undocumented migrant workers, compound the hardships they face daily. Learning about what migrant Chicanos went through is definitely eye-opening and emotionally impactful. Seeing the harsh working conditions they endured was heartbreaking and to see how chicanos and even children had to work for minimal pay was hurtful and im glad a change was made

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"We go where the work is; we don’t have a home." This quote speaks measures to how chicanos had to follow the harvest seasons moving from space to space not being able to find a stable home.

"Every day is a fight, but we have no choice but to keep going." Shows the resilience the migrant workers had and also demonstrates how they had no choice but to work even with the harsh underlying conditions.

"We pick the food that feeds America, but we can barely afford to eat." The minimal pay and harsh working condition made it so that the people harvesting the food couldn't even afford it which was ironic.

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Telenovela:

Definition: A Spanish-language soap opera, often melodramatic and focused on themes of love, betrayal, and familial conflict.

The telenovelas Cleófilas watches symbolize her romanticized and naive expectations of marriage.

La Llorona:

Definition: A figure from Mexican folklore, "The Weeping Woman," who mourns the loss of her children near rivers or streams.

The legend of La Llorona parallels Cleófilas' emotional state and her journey across Woman Hollering Creek.

Arroyo:

Definition: A dry creek or streambed that temporarily fills with water after rain.

The arroyo near Cleófilas' home mirrors her emotional isolation and the unproductive life she leads in her marriage.

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Cleófilas' marriage exemplifies the dangers of romanticizing traditional gender roles, as she endures abuse in pursuit of an idealized love.

The legend of Woman Hollering Creek is reinterpreted as a symbol of strength and defiance, contrasting with the passive suffering of La Llorona.

Felice represents an alternative form of femininity—independent, unbound by societal norms, and vocal—providing a role model for Cleófilas' transformation.

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Confronting Institutions of Power and/or Shaping Personal Identity

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Confronting Institutions of Power and/or Shaping Personal Identity

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illustrates how Chicanas fight against patriarchal and cultural elements keeping them in their place. Cleófilas aligns with a cultural identity of the perfect, God-fearing wife—compounded by the fact that he's abusive and she's an immigrant left to rot in her situation. The fact that she doesn't even try to stand up for herself speaks volumes about the institutionalization of love through telenovela and other programming that makes her want to be mute. Felice represents another fabricated identity—masculine, boisterous, and not restricted by social obligations. Therefore, the border of Woman Hollering Creek exists as more than just a physical divide; it becomes a metaphysical one, a reformation against institutions that held her in silence for far too long.

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"But what Cleófilas has been waiting for... is passion."

This quote illustrates Cleófilas’ initial belief in romanticized notions of love. It is relevant to the theme of language because it reflects how cultural narratives, such as those in telenovelas, shape her expectations and understanding of relationships.

"Who would holler like Tarzan... for the pain of rage and of despair."

This reference to the creek as a site of both suffering and defiance symbolizes Cleófilas’ emotional journey. The language connects her personal struggle to the broader context of women’s resistance against oppression.

"Felice was like no woman she’d ever met."

This quote emphasizes the transformative power of seeing alternative forms of femininity. Felice’s independence and strength challenge traditional gender roles and inspire Cleófilas to redefine her own identity.