Mexican American Self Distinctiveness

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The Mexican American community shares much in common with those in similar to their existence. But the very roots of the Mexican American people, are very much displayed in the same complex patterns of their ancestors—their strong bond between language, values, beliefs, customs, institutions, religion, and self identity (Bravo, 2005, p. 157). However, the connection between immigration and education, the Mexican American stands apart. With more than 400 years of history, the Mexican American people have invariably endured the dichotomy of self-distinctiveness. From the onset of the Aztec empire to the imperialisms of the Spanish rule and towards the current movement of cultural pluralism, Mexican Americans face a need to “construct a new identity

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