The various protest movements that together constituted the Chicano Movement of the 1960s and 1970s urged a "politics of inclusion" to bring Mexican Americans into the mainstream of United States political and social life. This volume of ten specially commissioned essays assesses the post-movement years; asking "what went wrong? what went right? and where are we now?" Collectively; the essays offer a wide-ranging portrayal of the complex situation of Mexican Americans as the twenty-first century begins.The essays are grouped into community; institutional; and general studies; with an introduction by editor Montejano. Geographically; they point to the importance of "Hispanic" politics in the Southwest; as well as in Chicago wards and in the U.S. Congress; with ramifications in Mexico and Central America. Thematically; they discuss "non-traditional" politics stemming from gender identity; environmental issues; theatre production; labor organizing; university policymaking; along with the more traditional politics revolving around state and city government; the Congressional Hispanic Caucus; and various advocacy organizations.
#5315217 in Books 2000-09-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .69 x 5.98l; 1.12 #File Name: 0292712251304 pages
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