cynthia castaneda
the chicano movement
what is the chicano movement?
movement
The Chicano Movement was a civil rights and social justice movement that happened in the 1960s and 1970s, primarily among Mexican Americans. The movement aimed to end discrimination and negative stereotypes against Mexican Americans, and it sought to expand workers rights, voting rights, educational equality, and land usage. The movement mainly took place in Southwestern states such as Texas, New Mexico, and California.
what challenges did they face?
challenges
Some challenges they faced were discrimination, educational segregation, voting rights, and ethnic stereotyping.
Who was leading the movement?
leaders
Some of the leaders of the Chicano Movement include:
Cesar Chavez
Led the United Farm Workers of America and the grape strike in California's Central Valley.
Dolores Huerta
Led the grape strike in California's Central Valley.
Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales
Organized Mexican-American students across the country.
José de la Luz Sáenz
Led the resistance through art, politics, literature, and fashion.
Carlos Muñoz
Involved in the political development of the movement.
where did 'chicano' originate from?
chicano
"In the 1950s, the word “Chicano” was an insulting name for children of Mexican immigrant parents living in the United States. People from the U.S. used it because they did not think Chicanos were “American enough;” people from Mexico also used it because they did not believe Chicanos were “Mexican enough” anymore. After several decades of being mistreated and called names, Mexican Americans decided to embrace the term “Chicano” as a symbol of ethnic pride."