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Cultures in conflict problems of the Mexican Americans

Intended for use with 5th grade students, this multicolor, hardbound textbook aims to give the students an understanding of the real situations faced by Mexican American people. Chapters are titled: (1) Who Are the Mexican Americans?; (2) Problems in Understanding Cultures; (3) How Does the Past Affect the Present?; (4) What Are the Barriers to Progress?; (5) How Do Living Conditions Change?; (6) Where Is the Mexican American in Today's Society?; And (7) Do the Problems Have Solutions?. Each chapter includes case studies, questions over the case studies, and questions over the general reading. Topics covered are: culture conflicts, culture changes, overcoming stereotypes, forcing culture changes, misunderstanding cultural differences, speaking a different language, judging from first impressions, affect of written history on feelings, slanted history as a barrier, the American Southwest, groups resisting Americanization (Mexican Americans, French Canadians, and American Indians), negative self-image, the barrio, the problem of urbanization, income and employment, political representation, education, and school reactions. (Nq).

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