essay

Cultural conflict

twice a minority : mexican american women • St. Louis, Missouri • Published In 1980 • Pages: 149-154

By: Melville, Margarita B..

Abstract
This is a brief and somewhat superficial article on conflict situations that arise among Mexican American women as they attempt to adjust or acculturate to Anglo American institutions. These conflicts, for example, involve changing Mexican values and health beliefs, family and kinship relations, and general problems associated with Mexican women's status.
Subjects
Acculturation and culture contact
Gender status
Political movements
culture
Chicanos
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Social Scientist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 2001
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
United States
Notes
[Margarita B. Melville]
Includes bibliographical references (p. 154)
LCCN
80011177
LCSH
Mexican Americans