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Chicano Culture Essay

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Dear (Name), Last week, I read a very intriguing article about a Mexican Chicano culture and thought it would be important to let you know about it. The article described the origin, the etymology, different scenarios where the name is used, its distinction from other related cultures, different identification cultures and the social, political and cultural aspects. Chicana as the culture is also known is an identity which is chosen by a group of Americans who live in the US. The title is often used interchangeably to refer to a Mexican American. Both names have their origin from the Mexican American community. The titles have a wide range of connotations in the various parts of the country. Chicano became a widely used name for the period of the Chicano Movement where the Mexican Americans expressed their pride in their culture through shared community, cultural and ethnic identities. …show more content…

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