Chicano Midterm Study Pt.2

Barrioization

Formation of residentially and socially segregated Chicano Barrios

Albert Camarillo

Argument: Political Powerlessness which is due to Barrioization.

Inequality: Chicanos lose voting strength leading to more inequality.

Racial Dualism

Belief that society has two distinct racial groups (white and non-white)

Mario Garcia

Argument: Economic exploitation that took place in El Paso

Inequality: Segregated Mexican Americans into a permanent working class

Internal Colonialism

Systemic exploitation and domination of a group within a country

Robert Blauner

Argument: Ghetto as a colonial structure

Inequality: White landlords who profit, police could enforce, and local schools weren’t taught by black officials

The Mexican Problem

The perceived threat socially and economically that Mexican Americans impose.

Carey McWilliams

Argument: Anglos are afraid that Mexican immigrants will come over to the US and steal American jobs

Inequality: Saw Mexican Immigrants as inferior

The Myth of the Alamo

Myth that was used as militaristic justification for war in Texas

Rodolfo Acuna

Argument: The myth was political propaganda used for “freedom” when in reality they wanted land and slaves

Inequality: Made Mexicans seem like an enemy of freedom

Proletarianization

Creation of the unskilled/underskilled Chicano working class

Albert Camarillo

Argument: Mexicans moving from rural to urban areas, they had to settle for labor jobs

Inequality: This led to a permanent working class or at least the perception of one. They were looked down upon.

Cultural Deficiency

The belief that minorities lack cultural traits that would make them successful in society

Mario Garcia

Argument: Stereotypes about Chicanos made them seem uncivilized and inferior

Inequality: Chicanos lack cultural traits

Adaptation

Adjusting a practice, tradition, in order to fit in.

Albert Camarillo

Argument: Cultural hybrids in which Mexican Americans weren’t too Mexican or too American.

Inequality: Shows how overtime Mexican Americans have adapted to living in the US.

Gerrymandering

To achieve a result, politically, through manipulation of boundaries

Rodolfo Acuna

Argument: The dilution of Mexican American political power as they can’t vote for their leaders

Inequality: Calls out these political systems, no vote equals more discrimination.