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Brown, Not White: School Integration And The Chicano Movement In Houston
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Strikes, Boycotts, Rallies, Negotiations, And Litigation Marked The Efforts Of Mexicanorigin Community Members To Achieve Educational Opportunity And Oppose Discrimination In Houston Schools In The Early 1970S. These Responses Were Sparked By The Effort Of The Houston Independent School District To Circumvent A Court Order For Desegregation By Classifying Mexican American Children As White And Integrating Them With African American Childrenleaving Anglos In Segregated Schools. Gaining Legal Recognition For Mexican Americans As A Minority Group Became The Only Means For Fighting This Kind Of Discrimination.The Struggle For Legal Recognition Not Only Reflected An Upsurge In Organizing Within The Community But Also Generated A Shift In Consciousness And Identity. In Brown, Not White Guadalupe San Miguel, Jr., Astutely Traces The Evolution Of The Community'S Political Activism In Education During The Chicano Movement Era Of The Early 1970S.San Miguel Also Identifies The Important Implications Of This Struggle For Mexican Americans And For Public Education. First, He Demonstrates, The Political Mobilization In Houston Underscored The Emergence Of A New Type Of Grassroots Ethnic Leadership Committed To Community Empowerment And To Inclusiveness Of Diverse Ideological Interests Within The Minority Community. Second, It Signaled A Shift In The Activist Community'S Identity From The Assimilationist Mexican American Generation To The Rising Chicano Movement With Its Nationalist Ideology. Finally, It Introduced Mexican American Interests Into Educational Policy Making In General And Into The National Desegregation Struggles In Particular.This Important Study Will Engage Those Interested In Public School Policy, As Well As Scholars Of Mexican American History And The History Of Desegregation In America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Brown, Not White'? A: 'Brown, Not White' focuses on the struggles of the Mexican-origin community in Houston during the early 1970s as they fought for educational opportunities and against discrimination in schools.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Brown, Not White' is Guadalupe San Miguel, Jr., who provides insights into the political activism of the Chicano Movement.
- Q: What type of book is 'Brown, Not White'? A: 'Brown, Not White' is a scholarly study that examines the intersection of education, civil rights, and the Chicano Movement, making it suitable for both academic and general audiences.
- Q: When was 'Brown, Not White' published? A: 'Brown, Not White' was published on October 26, 2005.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Brown, Not White' is listed as a used book in good condition, indicating that it has been previously owned but remains in a satisfactory state.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Brown, Not White'? A: 'Brown, Not White' contains a total of 298 pages.
- Q: What binding does this book have? A: 'Brown, Not White' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in 'Brown, Not White'? A: Key themes in 'Brown, Not White' include educational policy, legal recognition of Mexican Americans, community empowerment, and the evolution of ethnic leadership during the Chicano Movement.
- Q: Is 'Brown, Not White' relevant for educators? A: Yes, 'Brown, Not White' is relevant for educators as it discusses public school policy and the implications of educational desegregation.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'Brown, Not White' is available in its first edition.