2007-02-28 04:15:37 · 11 answers · asked by wkeanrdiyna 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
We were talking about this in my Raza Identity class last night, hah. Like one of the answerers said, it's not a 'nice' label but the younger generations of Mexicans have embraced it (but why?). A Chicano to me is a second generation Mexican living in the US, but I know to others it is associated with social activism.
2007-02-28 04:31:33 · answer #1 · answered by april.may 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I consider a Chicano to be a politically active, or at least politically aware, Mexican American. And I don't think it's a negative term at all but rather a very positive one.
The term "Chicano" was initially derogatory, given to speakers of Nahuatl who worked in the fields in the U.S. and who, due to the pronunciation rules of their language, pronounced Mexico as "Mesheeco", hence becoming known as "Sheecanos".
The term was later embraced by Mexican American political activists around the 70s as a term of empowerment. Unfortunately, the term has retained some of its derogatory connotations in Mexico and, judging by a couple answers here, even in the U.S.
While the term has lost much of its mainstream popularity, the most politically aware Mexican Americans still refer to themselves as Chicanos or Xicanos.
I've just realized that I haven't really answered your question. My stereotype, if you will, of Chicanos is that they are involved in the whole Brown Pride movement and work actively to promote equality and justice for immigrants and the children of immigrants. I also think many of them see California as inherently part of Mexico and resist the notion of there being any such thing as "illegal" Mexican immigrants in this state.
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2007-02-28 12:39:51 · answer #2 · answered by YoMera 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well this question shouldn't be in this category. And it seems like you're looking for answers that can start trouble, I'm not sure though but while we're on the subject of stereotypes I think people should be smarter than to believe stereotypes. I'm not saying you are though. Well I'm not a Chicana, I'm Mexican and when I think of a Chicano, I think of a son born to Mexican parents living in the U.S. who is proud of his heritage. =)
2007-03-02 17:56:41 · answer #3 · answered by Kunggpao 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You use of the slang term "Chicano" is derogatory and hateful.
I'd suggest stepping out of your shell and joining the real world FIRST.
2007-02-28 12:23:03 · answer #4 · answered by DEATH 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
OMG are you people serious? A chicano is a Mexican American.
And yeah where does this question fit in this category?
2007-02-28 12:38:07 · answer #5 · answered by cOMpLiCaTeD 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
What does this have to do with LGBT issues? You need to ask this in "general cultures and groups."
2007-02-28 13:02:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person from Chicago spelled wrong?
2007-02-28 12:19:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Um.. a mexican living in Chicago?
2007-02-28 12:29:30 · answer #8 · answered by closetcoon_fan 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A hot Mexican (male)
2007-02-28 12:50:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
short mean guys that say rotten things in spanish because they think all white people are stupid and can't understand
and hot chicks that cook well
2007-02-28 12:30:29 · answer #10 · answered by hell hath no fury 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋