ES 114 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Brown Berets, Christian Fundamentalism, American Imperialism
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Identity: the distinguishing character or personality of an individual. The set of behavioral or personal characteristics by which an individual is recognized as a member of a group. The state of having unique identifying characteristics held by no other person. High school students - more latino/a faculty & teacher. College/university students - ethnic studies departments, more faculty of color, more poc admissions (aztec/mayan history) Machismo: behavior that is overly aggressive, virile & domineering. Spanish influence: medieval times code of honor that has its foundations in feudalism & chivalry. Household: head male who will guide & protect the family. Father-figure brings about the arrogant element; it is the father who determines the public face of the family: security & maintaining the family"s integrity & respect (tarnish the name, ruin the image & bring down the family) Real or imagined threats to family: need to overcompensate with aggressiveness & defiance.
