The Chicana and Chicano Movement: From Aztl?n to Zapatistas

The impact of the Chicano/Chicana Movement on today's America can be seen in the halls of power, in educational access and equity, and in positive self-image among Chicanos and Chicanas. It is also reflected in visual arts, theater, music, and dance. This book provides students investigating Mexican-American or Chicano/Chicana-Latino/Latina social and political activism and social justice advocacy with an overview of the major trends and influences of the Chicano/Chicana Movement during the highly volatile 1960s and 1970s.

The book provides alphabetically arranged entries on significant people, organizations, places, events, and ideas that were important to the Chicana/Chicano Movement in the United States between 1966 and 1979. Coverage includes protests, marches, walk-outs, sit-ins, strikes, boycotts, and other actions taken to call attention to the injustices Chicanos/Chicanas were experiencing, with special attention given to the often-overlooked Colorado and New Mexico region. Unlike other books on the topic, this volume is written specifically for use as a research tool by high school and early college/university students. The content is enhanced with photographs of major events as well as primary source documents that illustrate the importance of programs like the Counter Intelligence Program (COINTELPRO). In addition, each entry includes recommendations for further research.

This indispensable resource for students investigating social, political, feminist, and artistic activism, provides an overview of the major trends, influences, and creative accomplishments of the Chicana and Chicano Movement.

The impact of the Chicana/Chicano Movement on today's America can be seen in the halls of power, educational access and equity, museum exhibitions of Chicana/Chicano art, and positive self-image among Chicanas and Chicanos. It is also reflected in media arts, theater, music, and dance. This book provides students investigating Mexican-American or Chicana/Chicano-Latina/Latino social and political activism and social justice advocacy with an overview of the major trends and influences of the Chicana and Chicano Movement during the volatile 1960s and 1970s and the movement's direction in and impact on the following decades.

The book is organized alphabetically with entries on significant organizations, places, events, and ideas that were important to the Chicana and Chicano Movement in the United States, enhanced by photographs that provide additional context and visual aids. Coverage includes protests, marches, walk-outs, strikes, boycotts, and other actions taken to call attention to the injustices Chicanas/Chicanos were experiencing, especially throughout the Southwest. High school and first-year undergraduate students will find this to be an invaluable research tool to support understanding of this important social and political movement.