ERIC Number: ED088637
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Publication Date: 1974
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Tradition in the Barrio. Level Seven.
Flores, Elvira
The stories in this book tell about the life of more traditional Mexican Americans in "barrios" (neighborhoods). Their customs are a mixture of Spanish, Indian, and Catholic influences. Part I, "Tradition in the Barrio", deals primarily with cultural and family relationships. It covers the large Mexican family, the male roles of father, eldest son, and brother; the role of a young lady; the status of grandparents and godparents; and general cultural mores, such as greetings. Part II, "Thoughts from the Barrio", explains the deep respect and pride inherent in "la cultura Mexicana". Intended for 7th grade students, the book also gives discussion questions for each topic in Part I. (KM)
Descriptors: Cultural Background, Cultural Context, Cultural Images, Family Role, Family (Sociological Unit), Grandparents, Mexican Americans, Moral Values, Neighborhoods, Parent Role, Religious Factors, Siblings, Sociocultural Patterns, Spanish Culture, Spanish Speaking
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