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Donship in a Mexican-American community in Texas

American anthropologist62 • Published In 1960 • Pages: 966-976

By: Romano-V., Octavio Ignacio.

Abstract
This article presents an inclusive discussion of changing aspects of Chicano social mobility. Its specific focus is on the honorary title of 'Don' and those who are traditionally entitled to it as well as those who are capable of achieving it. Aspects of social status and the various avenues of social mobility are discussed.
Subjects
Naming
Status, role, and prestige
Age stratification
Social relationships and groups
Political parties
Downward mobility
Gender status
Ethnosociology
Talent mobility
Accumulation of wealth
culture
Chicanos
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Types
Ethnologist
Indigenous Person
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
M. A. Marcus ; Marlene Martin ; 1986
Field Date
1957-1960
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
'Frontera' [probably in Hidalgo County], Texas, United States
Notes
Octavio Ignacio Romano V.
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
17015424
LCSH
Mexican Americans