The Chicana and Chicano Movement: From Aztlán to Zapatistas

ISBN-13: 9781440801303 / Angielski / Twarda / 2025 / 355 str.

Adriana P. Nieto

Opis

The impact of the Chicano/Chicana Movement on today's America can be seen in the halls of power, in educational access and equity, and in positive self-image among Chicanos and Chicanas. It is also reflected in visual arts, theater, music, and dance. This book provides students investigating Mexican-American or Chicano/Chicana-Latino/Latina social and political activism and social justice advocacy with an overview of the major trends and influences of the Chicano/Chicana Movement during the highly volatile 1960s and 1970s.The book provides alphabetically arranged entries on significant people, organizations, places, events, and ideas that were important to the Chicana/Chicano Movement in the United States between 1966 and 1979. Coverage includes protests, marches, walk-outs, sit-ins, strikes, boycotts, and other actions taken to call attention to the injustices Chicanos/Chicanas were experiencing, with special attention given to the often-overlooked Colorado and New Mexico region. Unlike other books on the topic, this volume is written specifically for use as a research tool by high school and early college/university students. The content is enhanced with photographs of major events as well as primary source documents that illustrate the importance of programs like the Counter Intelligence Program (COINTELPRO). In addition, each entry includes recommendations for further research.