Chicano/Latine Culture
Chicano refers to an identity developed by individuals in the United States who feel as a hybrid of their backgrounds, such as both American and Mexican. Latine, on the other hand, is someone who was born or has a Latin American background. Both of these cultures are intertwined by people who identify as both or either. This is due to the historical of political and social discrimination the groups have suffered, as well as the ancestry/roots and similarities as a result, leading to a sense of community and familiarity. To this day, people identify with these form of identities. Some forms of this culture that can be seen are in music (Selena Quintanilla), art (graffiti/wall art), and food (depends on specific country/region).
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