ISBN10: 0816522057, ISBN13: 9780816522057, [publisher: University of Arizona Press, Tucson] Softcover Paperback. What does it mean to be Chicana/o? That question might not be answered the same as it was a generation ago. As the United States witnesses a major shift in its population from a white majority to a country where no single group predominates the new mix not only affects relations between ethnic groups but also influences how individuals view themselves. This book addresses the development of individual and social identity within the context of these new demographic and cultural shifts. It identifies the contemporary forces that shape group identity in order to show how Chicana/os' sense of personal identity and social identity develops and how these identities are affected by changes in social relations. The authors, both nationally recognized experts in social psychology, are concerned with the subjective definitions individuals have about the social groups with which they identify, as well as with linguistic, cultural, and social contexts. Their analysis reveals what the majority of Chicanas/os experience, using examples from music, movies, and the arts to illustrate complex concepts. In considering i??Quien Soy? ("Who Am I?"), they discuss how individuals develop a positive sense of who they are as Chicanas/os, with an emphasis on the influence of family, schools, and community. Regarding i??Quienes Somos? ("Who Are We?"), they ...

University of Arizona Press, Date: 2004-05-01. Illustrated. paperback. Used: Good. 2004. University of Arizona Press ISBN 0816522057 9780816522057 [US]