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The Struggles and Dilemmas of the Mestiza and Macho in Border Culture

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The Struggles and Dilemmas of the Mestiza and Macho in Border Culture

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What struggle does the mestiza face, according to the text?

The mestiza faces a struggle of flesh, a struggle of borders, and an inner war.

What is the struggle faced by the mestiza and how does it affect them?

The mestiza faces a dilemma of mixed breed which leads to a struggle of flesh, a struggle of borders, and an inner war.

What event caused the struggle for survival in The Valley, according to the text?

The 1982 peso devaluation in Mexico caused a struggle for survival in The Valley.

How have commonly held beliefs of different cultures affected the mestiza and the society they live in?

Commonly held beliefs of white culture attack commonly held beliefs of Mexican culture, and both attack commonly held beliefs of indigenous culture, leading to cultural and societal conflicts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the modern meaning of the word "machismo" and how does it relate to the loss of dignity and respect, according to the text?

The modern meaning of the word "machismo" is an Anglo invention, and the loss of a sense of dignity and respect in the macho breeds false machismo. The macho puts down women and even brutalizes them, and takes to the bottle, the snort, the needle, and the fist to handle the brute in the mirror. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the challenges faced by the Valley and its inhabitants, and what factors have contributed to these challenges?

The Valley is struggling to survive due to the 1982 peso devaluation in Mexico, with the highest unemployment rates along the entire border region. These challenges have been aggravated by factors such as loss of dignity and respect in the macho culture, which leads to false machismo and the brutalization of women, as well as substance abuse. Signup and view all the answers

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La mestiza is a product of transfer of cultural and spiritual values of one group to another.
The mestiza faces a dilemma of mixed breed.
She undergoes a struggle of flesh, a struggle of borders, an inner war.
Commonly held beliefs of white culture attack commonly held beliefs of Mexican culture, and both attack commonly held beliefs of indigenous culture.
The Valley is struggling to survive due to the 1982 peso devaluation in Mexico.
The Valley has the highest unemployment rates along the entire border region.
The modern meaning of the word "machismo" is an Anglo invention.
The loss of a sense of dignity and respect in the macho breeds false machismo.
The macho puts down women and even brutalizes them.
The macho takes to the bottle, the snort, the needle, and the fist to handle the brute in the mirror.

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How much do you know about the struggles of the mestiza and the macho? Test your knowledge with this quiz that delves into the cultural and spiritual values that are transferred between groups, the dilemmas faced by mixed breeds, the struggles of borders, and the inner war that ensues. Discover the challenges faced by the Valley, including high unemployment rates and the impact of the 1982 peso devaluation in Mexico. Explore the origins of the word "machismo" and how the loss of