Through social commentary‚ Anzaldua expresses the feelings and flaws that Latin@s see in themselves as a way to illustrate how they have been treated by Latin@s. Across history‚ groups of humans in power have put other groups of humans down as a way to maintain their power. This constant condemnation of a group of people leaves said group of people with the feeling that the oppressors have reason for the oppression. Anzaldua and her commentary is an example of this history when she writes‚ “As a
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Chicanos an identity smacked right in the middle of being identified as American and Mexican. Chicanos were once afraid to self-identified as Mexican American because of the treatment of second class citizens Mexican Americans received. Chicanos had history of running toward their white identity by identifying as Americans to receive better treatment. They ran toward whiteness to receive the same rights many other Americans enjoyed. Chicanos used the running toward whiteness strategies‚ because they
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the cultures combining and changes? Cultures are the roots that allow a person to remain grounded and stable‚ providing a group identity while allowing them to flower into an individual. Anzaldua calls attention to the effects of language and language assimilation on a person’s identity and sense of self. Anzaldua argues in “How to Tame a Wild Tongue” that assimilation creates prejudice and goes on to suggest that prejudice has an effect on Chicano/a identities. She writes‚ “Chicanos and other people
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Gloria Anzaldua once wrote‚ “Though we tremble before uncertain futures may we meet illness‚ death and adversity with strength may we dance in the face of our fears.” I consider this statement to be very powerful and meaningful‚ especially to someone who is undergoing difficult periods in their life. Notably‚ it is unfortunate that borders such as a person’s background‚ physical appearance‚ and dialect never fail to emerge in everyday life occurrences. Moreover‚ it is my belief that individuals must
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Anzaldua identifies how La Virgen de Guadalupe has had her impact in history. In Mexican history‚ she is said to have helped with the freedom of Mexico from Spain. In Roman history‚ she was named “Mother of God”. She was an enduring figure to the Indians during times of mass suffering and “near genocide”. And today‚ in many places she is recognized as more important that god. Although Chicanos /Mexicans may have identify barriers‚ the one thing that is undeniable about who they are‚ is the impact
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minority groups are splitting Anzaldua’s being and that is the world wind that she faces. Unable to be herself‚ she is forced into choosing labels that society creates due to binaries and ignorance. This is the ultimate problem that Anzaldua and others face. Anzaldua is happy with her mixed identity‚ but she is unable to choose which is more important which is something she should not have to do as we progress farther and father away from the binaries that hold society back. She explores this thought
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Throughout this semester‚ we have been studying about many different types of diversity issues. We have read about race issues‚ ethnicity issues‚ class issues‚ and gender issues. The one issue that has affected me the most however‚ is the ethnicity diversity issue. This has been a prevalent issue in the world as of late‚ especially in the United States. I think that discrimination based on ethnicity will always happen no matter how well intentioned people may be. I don’t think that it is right‚ but
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Femisnism in novel Makaan of Paigham Afaqui Feminist literature‚ as the name suggests‚ is based on the principles of feminism‚ and refers to any literary work that centers on the struggle of a woman for equality‚ and to be accepted as a human being‚ before being cast into a gender stereotype. Not all these works follow a direct approach towards this goal of equality. It is only through such media that women believed a change was possible in the way they were perceived in society. Not all feminist
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time in multi-cultured communities. In addition‚ the texts presented from Eady and Anzaldua helped me analyze my social life and how forming connections and alliances are vital‚ despite the differences that separate us as individuals. My cultural position including the places I have lived in have also had a great impact on my personality and have furthermore assisted me in the understanding of the readings by Anzaldua and Eady. Doing so has broadened my vision on how I have socially developed as a
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Mexican‚ Mexican American‚ Mestizo‚ Latino‚ Hispanic‚ you may think they all mean Chicana/o but they don’t. Many people interpret the term Chicana/o simply as another ethnicity or category. For others the term has evolved to carry a negative connotation; believing that being Chicano means being a rebel or even a “cholo.” However Chicana/o is not an ethnicity. Anyone can be a Chicana or a Chicano; it is ultimately up to the individual. What Chicanos generally want is equality‚ a better life‚ and
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