Poverty & Values
What is "humildad"?
This social value stresses the importance of humility and modesty in Latino communities.
What is "Latino LGBTQ+ activism"?
This term refers to a movement advocating for LGBTQ+ rights within the Latino community.
Who are "Mexican-Americans"?
The Chicano movement primarily advocated for the rights of this ethnic group.
What is "mestizo"?
This term refers to people of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry.
What is "political familism"?
The practice of prioritizing family loyalty in political decisions is called this.
What is "poverty"?
The economic and social condition that affects many immigrant families in the U.S.
What is "Latinx"?
This gender-neutral term is used by some Latinos to describe their identity in an inclusive way.
Who is "César Chávez"?
This leader became a symbol of the Chicano movement through labor organizing.
What is "mestizaje"?
The Spanish colonial concept of racial mixing that influenced Latin American identity.
What is "the extended family"?
In Latino cultures, political familism often emphasizes this unit as central to decision-making.
What is "low-wage labor"?
Many Latino families are economically vulnerable due to this form of employment.
What is "Latino Pride"?
The celebration that combines LGBTQ+ pride with Latino culture.
What is "a person of Mexican descent born in the U.S."?
This is the meaning of the word "Chicano."
What is "El Día de la Raza"?
The celebration of mestizaje is central to this Mexican holiday commemorating the birth of the nation.
What is "community solidarity"?
Political familism can be seen as reinforcing this traditional value within communities.
What is "dignity"?
Despite economic challenges, this value remains central to many Latino families.
What is "Unidos LGBTQ"?
This organization was founded to advocate for the civil rights of LGBTQ+ Latinos in the U.S.
What is "United Farm Workers" (UFW)?
This farmworkers' union, co-founded by César Chávez and Dolores Huerta, was central to the Chicano Movement.
What is "Mestizo consciousness"?
This is the philosophical belief that mestizaje creates a "new" race that transcends old racial boundaries.
What is "family-based activism"?
This term describes how family networks can mobilize for political action, especially in Latino communities.
What is "familia"?
This term is often used in Latino cultures to refer to close family and extended relatives.
What is "Carnaval"?
This annual event in San Francisco celebrates Latino LGBTQ+ culture and raises awareness for Latino LGBTQ+ rights.
What is "Aztlán"?
This 1960s phrase used by Chicano activists refers to the mythical homeland of the Aztecs and was reimagined as a symbol of cultural pride.
What is "Mexico"?
The mestizo population became a significant part of the population in this former Spanish colony, now the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world.
What is "family-centered rhetoric"?
This political strategy involves prioritizing family values in campaigns, particularly to appeal to Latino voters.