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Peer reviewedSalvucci, Linda K. – History Teacher, 1991
Discusses coverage of Mexican history and Mexican Americans in 10 U.S. history textbooks approved for use in Texas. Criticizes the lack of complete information, ethnocentricity, and failure to present the Mexican point of view. Argues that U.S. history courses should cover topics of Mexican history, including Spanish colonialism, the Texas…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Ethnic Stereotypes, Ethnocentrism, Majority Attitudes
Peer reviewedArries, Jonathan F. – Equity and Excellence in Education, 1994
Analyzes in two fifth-grade social studies textbooks, the production of three "foundation myths" relating to Chicanos in American history: (1) Texas independence and the Alamo, (2) the Mexican War, and (3) the 20-century struggle for civil rights. How these contribute to cultural degradation is discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Coding, Cultural Differences, Elementary Education
