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Explorations in Ethnic Studies

Explorations in Ethnic Studies

Authors

Ron Striano

Orginal Publication Date

1985

Journal Title

Explorations in Ethnic Studies

Volume

8

Issue

ees/vol8/iss2

First Page

43

Last Page

44

Abstract

Art serves the societal functions of recording, interpreting and predicting. Here, analysis of popular archetypes in Chicano fiction and poetry are used to illustrate cultural values toward the elderly and conflicts of values between generations of Chicanos. This leads to an examination of how Chicano values differ from Anglo-American values toward the elderly. The author demonstrates the problems of acculturation, blending into and enriching another culture while retaining a sense of one's own culture, versus assimilation, abandoning one's own heritage and taking on the values of another culture. In the latter, upward mobility striving by younger Chicanos creates a chasm between generations.

Rights

Copyright, ​©EES, The National Association for Ethnic Studies, 1985

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