Date
5-2022
Document Type
Capstone Project (Open Access)
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Department
Liberal Studies
Major
Liberal Studies
First Advisor
Paoze Thao
Abstract
Within the Latinx community, there are arguments about identity labels, who can speak better Spanish, who is a better Latinx, and how Latinx culture should be maintained. Latinx consciousness originates from Gloria Anzaldúa’s (1987) concept of mestiza consciousness and the respective work that Gloria Anzaldúa has inspired. Latinx consciousness involves the complex: spiritual, personal, social, political, economic, and historic factors that influence the lives of Latinx students. This senior capstone defines Latinx consciousness and examines the benefits of co-constructing Latinx consciousness. The benefits are framed within the context of education, Latinx attitudes, language use, language loss, and cultural longevity. The benefits of co-constructing Latinx consciousness are investigated with a literature review and the results from fifteen pláticas. The results revealed that this new paradigm of Latinx consciousness: raises awareness about the Latinx community, strengthens connections with Latinx students, and encourages a culturally pluralistic society.
Recommended Citation
Cruz Reyes, Elizabeth, "Benefits of Co-Constructing Latinx Consciousness within Schools" (2022). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 1313.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes_all/1313
Included in
Chicana/o Studies Commons, Ethnic Studies Commons, Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Commons, Latina/o Studies Commons
