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ChicanoCitizens or residents of the USA who are of Mexican descent. The term was originally used for those who became US citizens after the Mexican War. The word probably derives from the Spanish word Mexicanos. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The colloquial that informed his poems and the at times negative portrayal of Chicanos upset some, but most appreciated the strength of his language, the force of his images and contrasts, the sincerity and accuracy of his depictions, and the ability of his compositions to enrich and complicate the representations of the Chicano/a experience. ``It's clear that for Chicanas and Chicanos who go on to pursue a Ph. Or Thoughts on Latino Writing," echoes the early aims of the Chicano movement, a move toward incorporating the varying experiences of Chicanos into a dominant, political entity. |
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