Mexican American Women Analysis

Throughout the whole chapter the main concept of this was the representation the Mexican-American women were trying to portray vs what the media was trying to show. They were being seen as outsiders, as well as being unworthy of state aid and support. Woman were working in harder labor than ever to be accepted. They were ineligible to receive health benefits as well. During this era of war Mexican women were eligible to find employment in canaries, agricultural labor and apparel factories. All the domestic work they were doing they still didn’t get fair treatment. The demand for workers especially Mexican women being recognized grew. Even then if a girl of Mexican ancestry had more experience than “white” girls, the majority of the time they would be passed up because of their Mexican ancestry. Even with that there was still an increase in Mexican workers. Its seems as if much like then, the Mexicans are just being used. Mexicans were being used to the advantage of the companies, only when it benefited America. Americans thought that Mexican immigrants were similar the European counterparts that they would assimilate to their “American ways”. Americans believed in changing the cultural values of Mexican mothers and children, they were considered obstacles for Mexicans to properly assimilate. In some cases, that ideology of not
They viewed the Mexican families as flaws, that Mexican families “required intense education in American Values”. From speaking English, personal hygiene, dietary habits, and what they believed to be most important limiting the size of their families. Woman were urged to engage in family planning as well. The expectations that were expected from the kids are similar some around, you’re expected to make good choices, to do good in school and to not be involved in what at that time would be considered the pachuco/a