Differences found among 1,200 school children in California with regard to their attachment to the American political community are not large, but divergences that emerge appear consistently. Mexican American children reveal a cultural pride in Mexico supported by an emotional attachment to America. (JB)

The theory that militancy was found to vary directly and significantly with the level of Spanish-use, perception of discrimination, and expectancy of success of militant action and to be a more likely response among males than females was not supported. (JB)

The data presented here indicates improved opportunities for a larger role for Mexican Americans in Texas politics and may be used as a bench mark to periodically measure the rate and direction of political change. (Author)

The examination of a city in Texas provided data for the support of the thesis that an increase in vertical ties contributes to the development of a pluralistic power structure within a community; the traditional power relations and supporting normative patterns within the isolated minority community serve to inhibit competitive political…

An analysis of the Mexican American today in view of the processes to which he has historically been subjected. (JB)

This article examines the differing perceptions of Anglo, Mexican American, and Chicano students in a community characterized by political change which resulted in community control of schools. The data suggests that when schools begin to reflect the local culture, the students of that culture begin to view the schools more positively. (Author/DE)