Is a chicano considered a mexican in the U.S.A?

Answer 1

Chicano is a cultural identity used primarily by people of the Southwestern region of the United States that are of Mexican descent. While the term's meaning has changed over time and varies regionally, it tends to refer to a person who lives in the United States and has several generations of descendents that have lived in the Southwestern region, and persons who have a strong sense of ethnic identity and an accompanying political consciousness. It is considered a term of ethnic pride, though not all Mexican Americans proud of their heritage consider themselves Chicano.

Answer 2

The word is derived from 'Mexicano', or Mexican. The letter 'x' is not always pronounced like the Spanish 'j' or English 'h'. It is more like 'sh' or 'ch'. The word was corrupted to 'chicano'.

So, yes, a chicano is broadly considered to be a Mexican.

Answer 3

A mexican is considered a Chicano but I personally would not use that word. I would call him/her a mexican

Answer 4

unfortunately, with all of the ignorant people here in the U.S., anybody that looks remotely like a Mexican or speaks Spanish (even if they're from Spain or South America) is considered Mexican.

Answer 5

no it means a mexican born in the United States.

Answer 6

i think hes considered a criminal.

Answer 7

yep.

Answer 8

sure.