Cultural Oppression or Evolution? by Gabriela Hargraves https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to Latinos for Education Professional Development en-us 2022-10-16 13:21:02 UTC 2022-10-18 20:14:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1279079400/46e8c4907b88eeaec85043527b12d568/Screen_Shot_2022_10_16_at_9_24_18_AM.png Based on my own experience of acculuration to the U.S. as a first generation Latina, I feel it is evolutionary https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345836221 2022-10-18 20:10:49 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345836221 https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345836515 Evolutionary when it’s not imposed or mandatory ]]> 2022-10-18 20:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345836515 Evolutionary https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345836813 Biological response to survive. However, the term conforming makes it feel oppressive.]]> 2022-10-18 20:11:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345836813 https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345836921 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. ]]> 2022-10-18 20:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345836921 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. https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345837000 2022-10-18 20:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345837000 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. https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345837060 2022-10-18 20:11:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345837060 Family & Faith https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345837419 2022-10-18 20:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345837419 Language usage https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345837724 Some traditions observed]]> 2022-10-18 20:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345837724 https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345837795 Family! ]]> 2022-10-18 20:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345837795 Community https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345837858 family, first gen, hope, resilience, faith, forgiveness]]> 2022-10-18 20:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345837858 No https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345838002 2022-10-18 20:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345838002 https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345838192 I think it depends on their family and what they value. ]]> 2022-10-18 20:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345838192 The way we engage with our family. Our history. https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345838522 2022-10-18 20:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345838522 Language, Catholic faith (devotion to our Virgen de Guadalupe) customs (fiestas with pinatas and mariachis), comidas (posole, enchiladas de mole, churros, elote fresco), https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345838559 2022-10-18 20:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345838559 Yes. They seek to embrace traditions and customs introduced by the family https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345838930 2022-10-18 20:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345838930 https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345838945 Unfortunately assimilation caused me to lose my first language of Spanish at a young age making me a less effective educator.]]> 2022-10-18 20:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345838945 Parent perspective https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345839337 I think it depends. I see some young people that value even more qualities that give me hope for the future.]]> 2022-10-18 20:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345839337 https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345839437 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 ]]> 2022-10-18 20:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345839437 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. https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345839700 2022-10-18 20:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345839700 https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345839873 Nothing stays the same, imo. Everything changes. But, there has to be an inclusivity of one’s culture to be viewed as evolutionary.]]> 2022-10-18 20:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345839873 Working with a system that is not always culturally sensitive https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345839926 2022-10-18 20:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345839926 Culture and values are transmitted and assimilated on an individual basis. https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345840025 2022-10-18 20:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345840025 Representative https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345840274 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.]]> 2022-10-18 20:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/gmvhargraves/25o7xe0y100yk0to/wish/2345840274