Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies: An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Colorado/New Mexico Region

Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies Studies: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Colorado/New Mexico Region provides readers with an introduction to the field of Chicana/o Studies as it has evolved over nearly fifty years since the adaptation of El Plan de Santa Barbara in 1969, which called for the establishment of Chicana/o studies. The collection is grounded in foundational concepts and ideas within the field of Chicana/o Studies: colonialism/colonization/hegemony, assimilation/acculturation, intersectionality, education, identities, politics/political power, religiosity/spirituality, health/wellness, environment, and cultural production as they relate to understanding the historic and contemporary experiences of Chicana/os in the United States. Each section contains works by social scientists, historians, and examples of creative production, both literary and artistic. The strength of this text lies in its ability to provide students with an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Chicana/os from a variety of disciplinary lenses while also being grounded in the unique socio-historical context of the Colorado/New Mexico region.