“In the case of the Chicanx population, the US conquest and annexation of Mexican territory (a geographical area extending from Texas to California) following the Mexican American War (1846-1848) created a situation in which people of Mexican ancestry became subject to White domination...It was the general feeling among White settlers that they were superior to Mexicans...The question of how Mexicans should be classified racially was decided in 1897 by Texas courts, which ruled that Mexican Americans were not White. In California, they were classified as 'Caucasian' until 1930, when the state attorney general decided they should be categorized as 'Indians,' though 'not considered "the original American Indians of the US"'.”
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Why are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?
The book delves into the reasons behind the common observation of Black students grouping together in school cafeterias, examining the social and psychological factors that contribute to this behavior. It provides insights into the complexities of racial identity and the impact of racial segregation in educational environments. more
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Beverly Daniel Tatum
Beverly Daniel Tatum is an American psychologist and educator, born on September 27, 1954. She is renowned for her research in the fields of race relations and multicultural education, particularly her work on racial identity and racial bias. Professor Tatum teaches psychology at Boston University and has held administrative positions in several academic institutions. more
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