Mexican Americans in Texas: A Brief HistoryLike its ground-breaking predecessor, the first general survey of Tejanos, this completely up-to-date revision is a concise political, cultural, and social history of Mexican Americans in Texas from the Spanish colonial era to the present. Professor De Len is careful to portray Tejanos as active subjects, not merely objects in the ongoing Texas story. Complemented by a stunning photographic essay, a helpful glossary, and meticulously annotated, this work continues to be ideal reading for anyone wanting to learn about the most influential ethnic group in Texas. |
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... society might also call upon women to perform labor tasks traditionally reserved for men and even to physically defend their homes in time of danger . Nonetheless , male society dictated specific tasks to women , prima- rily household ...
... society might also call upon women to perform labor tasks traditionally reserved for men and even to physically defend their homes in time of danger . Nonetheless , male society dictated specific tasks to women , prima- rily household ...
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... society ) , and com- manded due deference and respect from the rest of Tejano society for their cultural refinement , social activism , and leadership abilities.17 POLITICS OF DIVERSITY Increased political animation also marked the ...
... society ) , and com- manded due deference and respect from the rest of Tejano society for their cultural refinement , social activism , and leadership abilities.17 POLITICS OF DIVERSITY Increased political animation also marked the ...
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... society , further nourishing immigrant cultural forms . The economic changes that took Texas in dramatic new directions in the last half of the nineteenth century allowed some Tejanos to find opportunity in white - collar positions and ...
... society , further nourishing immigrant cultural forms . The economic changes that took Texas in dramatic new directions in the last half of the nineteenth century allowed some Tejanos to find opportunity in white - collar positions and ...
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