chapter 7

What is machismo?

value system incorporating: men's dominance, honor, virility and violence — includes being a respected father, a good provider

- In general, how does majority US society differ from Mexican American society regarding family and individualism?

family - tends to be more important for Mexican Americans than Anglo Americans - family provides support when life is difficult, but can get in the way of Anglo values of individualism

What effect did the Great Depression have on immigration from Mexico into the US?

Great Depression (1930s) - US initiates repatriation policy (sending undocumented Mexicans back to Mexico) - though this policy was aimed at people in the US illegally, many legal residents were intimidated and also left

Which minority status group is the largest in the US today? Where is this group most likely to be found? Is it growing?

Hispanic Americans - largest minority group (16.6 % of total US population) and is growing mostly in west and south of US, but growing throughout the US

Should Hispanic Americans be considered a conquered / colonized group or an immigrant group? Why?

Hispanic groups include colonized and immigrant groups

What effect did WW II have on immigration from Mexico into the US?

WW II increased US desire for cheap labor from Mexico (US men in the military, production in US has increased due to the war, even women in the US are in paid employment)

How does the proximity of Mexico impact Mexican Americans?

allowing movement across border and renewal of language, culture

Is it correct to say that Hispanic / Mexican Americans have a 'culture of poverty'? Why not?

although about half of the Mexican population lives in poverty. it is mistaken idea because the U.S. and Mexico has different in values

Has the exploitation of Hispanic Americans been for land or labor? How does this compare with the situation of Native Americans and African Americans?

conquered for land; also exploited for cheap labor similarities to Native Americans: small size of groups, differed in both language and culture from majority group

How have the economic differences between the US and Mexico impacted immigration from Mexico into the US?

economic issues between 2 countries - sometimes encouraging immigration (legal and illegal) to benefit both citizens of Mexico and US corporate interests (especially agriculture)

What was Operation Wetback? Did it accomplish what it intended?

the operation wetback refer to the Mexican who work in the U.S. and the U.S. wants to send them back to Mexico