Key Terms
What is the key term used for culture through tangible things?
Materialism
John Leguizamo examines the repression of Hispanic culture throughout American history in his one-man show called what?
Latin History for Morons
At a formal event Cofer, because of her appearance, was mistaken for a:
Waitress
What was the name of the nations first squadron entirely comprised of Black military pilots?
The Tuskegee Airmen
What is the most toxic form of Intergroup Relations?
Genocide
One of the main emotional arcs throughout the films is John Leguizamo doing what?
Helping his son with his school project.
Cofer points out the significant role that ____ plays in perpetuating stereotypes of Latin women.
Media
Laws that insure the fair treatment of all minority groups and those who have been unrepresented
DEI Laws
The relationships and interactions between two groups of people where they may agree or disagree with each other on certain topics such as: politics, religion, economics, and land ownership
Intergroup Relations
Leguizamo references many Latin heroes such as Cesar Chavez and who else?
Simon Bolivar
Judith Ortiz Cortez's work often explores themes such of cultural identity, gender roles, and the impact of:
Stereotypes
What other squadrons videos did the Airforce want to delete?
WASPS's or Women Airforce Service Pilots
The way a group of people live their lives based on religious, symbolic, or materialistic elements. This is passed down through generations.
Culture
The film references many indigenous tribes that John highlights such as Aztecs, Mayans, Incas, and what other tribe from the Caribbean?
Taino
Traditional Latin attire, which may be considered modest and appropriate in Latin cultures, can be misinterpreted as provocative or ______ by American standards. This leads to unfair judgments about Latin women's character and intentions.
Inappropriate
Black soldiers were fighting two battles during World War II. The battle against the Axis on the the front lines and _____
Back at home
The process in which a minority takes up another culture, this culture being the more dominant one in a given society
Assimilation
At the conclusion of the fil, John Leguizamo impersonates his son giving out his speech stating "And if they (Mayans) can make something out of nothing then my hero is...my hero is who?
Me
The essay highlights the cultural differences in clothing, behavior, and customs that often lead to _____ and ______
Misinterpretations, Misjudgments
What kind of training did Donald J. Trump want to return to?
Merit based training