Anglo vs Chicano
Anthony M. Macandile
Professor Namorah Byrd
English 101 Section 25
21 October 2014
“Anglo vs Chicano: Why?” by Arthur L. Campa The differences between Anglo American and the Hispanic cultures are implicit in the conceptual content of the languages of these two civilizations, and their value systems stem from their cultural background. Arthur L. Campa talked about the heritage of the two cultures and how most modern day people express the differences amongst English and Spanish people. The Hispanic culture began in the Southwest before the English even step foot on the New World. Physically and culturally, the English and the Spanish both had robust traditions and were resistant to mix their new races. The characteristics of Hispanic people is the deeply ingrained in all walks of their life. Their attitude led to a deficiency in social qualities based on collective standards, an attitude that Hispanic do not consider negative, because it manifests a measure of resistance to standardization of individual freedom. Initially the Anglo-American, with their diverse cultures, came to America searching for a new land to conquer, natural resources, and in the case of the missionaries, a new soul to gain for the Kingdom of Heaven. The Anglo-Americans accepted everyone, it was a place of new beginnings and safety for the outcasts. Anglo-Americans who achieve a measure of success and security by achieving the American dream found themselves with not only a few fixed rules, but cultural demands on them. The concerted plan of action, whether it is business or politics, appeared to be unreasonable for the Anglo-Americans. They had a sense of individualism, nevertheless they accomplished it through action and self-determination. On the other hand, the Hispanic way is based on community and is a culture not of rules and collective standards, but rather in a person’s momentary action. In the contrast, the Anglo-Americans strived for objectively and individualism when choosing
Professor Namorah Byrd
English 101 Section 25
21 October 2014
“Anglo vs Chicano: Why?” by Arthur L. Campa The differences between Anglo American and the Hispanic cultures are implicit in the conceptual content of the languages of these two civilizations, and their value systems stem from their cultural background. Arthur L. Campa talked about the heritage of the two cultures and how most modern day people express the differences amongst English and Spanish people. The Hispanic culture began in the Southwest before the English even step foot on the New World. Physically and culturally, the English and the Spanish both had robust traditions and were resistant to mix their new races. The characteristics of Hispanic people is the deeply ingrained in all walks of their life. Their attitude led to a deficiency in social qualities based on collective standards, an attitude that Hispanic do not consider negative, because it manifests a measure of resistance to standardization of individual freedom. Initially the Anglo-American, with their diverse cultures, came to America searching for a new land to conquer, natural resources, and in the case of the missionaries, a new soul to gain for the Kingdom of Heaven. The Anglo-Americans accepted everyone, it was a place of new beginnings and safety for the outcasts. Anglo-Americans who achieve a measure of success and security by achieving the American dream found themselves with not only a few fixed rules, but cultural demands on them. The concerted plan of action, whether it is business or politics, appeared to be unreasonable for the Anglo-Americans. They had a sense of individualism, nevertheless they accomplished it through action and self-determination. On the other hand, the Hispanic way is based on community and is a culture not of rules and collective standards, but rather in a person’s momentary action. In the contrast, the Anglo-Americans strived for objectively and individualism when choosing