Cultural Determinism, Educational Achievement, and a Brief Lesson on Chicano Studies.

Lopez, Mike

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ERIC Number: EJ226918

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Publication Date: 1980-Feb

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Cultural Determinism, Educational Achievement, and a Brief Lesson on Chicano Studies.

Lopez, Mike

Clearing House, v53 n6 p292-94 Feb 1980

The author cites personality studies and the history of Chicano labor activism to refute cultural determinist claims that fatalism and low self-concept are inherent in Mexican American culture and that these traits are responsible for the high attrition rates and low educational attainment of this group. (Author/SJL)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Activism, Aspiration, Cultural Traits, Ethnic Stereotypes, Expectation, Mexican American Education, Mexican American History, Mexican Americans, Self Concept

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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