Re: Chicanos, Latinos, Hispanics?

[Miguel Roig]

Just some thoughts .... A quick check of the internet and my own understanding of the term Chicano leads me to believe that the term means an individual of Mexican extraction born and currently living in the US.  However, it seems that others view the term differently to include all Mexican-Americans, whether born in the US or in Mexico, living in the US, or perhaps living in the Southwest US.  I also understand that, for a variety of reasons, not all Mexican-Americans appreciate the label Chicano.  Chicanos are considered Latinos but, obviously, not all Latinos are Chicanos.  I suppose that the attitudes, values, etc. of Chicanos can be quite diverse and I can see how an entire course can be devoted to Chicanos just as an entire course can be devoted to any subgroup of Latinos.  If I were to consider taking a course titled The Psychology of Chicanos/Latinos in the U.S, I would expect the bulk of the course to be devoted to an overview of the customs, attitudes, culture, etc., of Latinos of Mexican extraction.  Thus, one issue to consider is the nationality diversity of your student population.  I imagine that some non Mexican Latinos considering taking the course might not be interested because it may not cover their nationality. 

To double check the above, I suggest that you consult a Cultural Anthropologist or Ethnologist who has done some work with Latinos in general or with Chicanos in particular.

Miguel (Cuban-born)


At 10:05 PM 3/2/2004 -0500, you wrote:

We are developing a course focusing on the behavior patterns and
psychological experiences of Chicanos,Latinos; their attitudes, values,
customs, and modes of interaction within their own culture and with other
cultures.

 

The current title of the course is The Psychology of Chicanos/Latinos in
the U.S.    We would like some feedback if the term Chicanos should remain
as it is or be changed in some way..perhaps to just Latinos or possibly
some other culturally relevant term.  In particular we are wondering what
meaning the term Chicano might have to the students looking through the
course catalog.

Mark Eastman
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

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