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"I am Chicano: Self Identify"


MannyDev 1 / -  
Sep 14, 2014   #1
Hey all,

I had to write a 4-paragraph college essay on self - identity.
Basically if i consider my self Chicano or Mexicano.

I was wondering if my essay was good enough or has any errors such as fragments.

Thanks!

In "He Who Serves Two Maters Disappoints one... or Both" Jose Antonio Burciaga compares two cultural identities that most Mexicans are either labeled as Mexicanos or Chicanos. However, he explains how these two identities do not differ from each other besides the cultural living. As a Mexican American he feels that he is stuck between both cultural identities. Even though, he feels that there is some tension between the two identities since Mexicanos felt Chicanos living in America were becoming more Americanized. Furthermore, he feels that Latinos living in America is a great advantage for the Mexican culture. To be Mexican American can be confusing on how one identifies him or herself. Although, there are many terms that I can identify myself, I consider myself Chicano.

In addition, having both of my parents born and raised in Mexico, I live an American lifestyle. For example, at family reunions my family makes carne asada, elotes, hamburgers, and hot dogs. Although, my family and I live in America we still eat our ethnic food. Just like Burciaga mention in his essay " I am tortillas and frijoles, but I am also hamburgers and hot dogs." (Burciaga 63) Besides enjoying American food I also enjoy many American artists and bands such as: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sublime, Schoolboy Q and Kanye West. The type of music one listens to can define the type of person they are. Although, I still enjoy Spanish music but I prefer American music. Lastly, I dress like an American. Most pieces of clothing I own are from famous street wear companies that are based in Los Angeles such as: The Hundreds, Crooks and Castles, and Diamond Supply. These companies are notorious to the skate and surf culture in the west coast. With much American interest and a Mexican descent, I continue to live an American lifestyle.

Perhaps, the most important way I identify myself as a Chicano is being bilingual. Being able to speak English and Spanish has helped me maintain good jobs. At my last job, for instant, I was a bilingual customer service representative. Since I had many non-speaking English customers. This job made me feel that I was making a difference in the Latino community. Also, being bilingual has helped me keep in touch with family in Mexico. I am able to have conversations over the phone with family that I rarely get to see. It also lets my family in Mexico know that I have not forgotten to speak Spanish nor have I forgotten my roots. Lastly, being bilingual has allowed me to interact with other Spanish speakers in public. For example, I enjoy tacos. Many taco restaurants have employees that only speak Spanish. If I was not bilingual I would feel uncomfortable ordering food and being worried that my order was not taken correctly. Although, Not all Chicanos are bilingual, I am fortunate to know two languages. This has helped me identify myself as a Chicano.

While, many Chicanos in America continue to live out their Mexican roots. Burciaga explains how he continues to eat food from his family homeland. " I am tortillas and frijoles, but I am also hamburgers and hot dogs." (Burciaga 63). As a Chicano, I eat Mexican food everyday.I don't consider myself a Mexicano because of the American lifestyle I live. Eating certain foods from Mexico has helped me remember where I came from and how I identify myself.
xatutik 12 / 29 10  
Sep 15, 2014   #2
n "He Who Serves Two Maters Disappoints one... or Both" Jose Antonio Burciaga compares two cultural identities that most Mexicans are either labeled as Mexicanos or Chicanos

... compares two cultural identities of Mexicans: Mexicanos and Chicanos

However, he explains how these two identities do not differ from each other besides the cultural living.

You don't need however here. It will be better to say this way: "He explains that the only difference between these two identities is culture"

To be Mexican American can be confusing on how one identifies him or herself.

Do you mean "It is confusing how one identifies himself/herself as Mexican American"?

Although, there are many terms that I can identify myself, I consider myself Chicano.

However, there are many reasons (I thinks reason is better than term) why I consider myself a Chicano.

In addition, having both of my parents born and raised in Mexico, I live an American lifestyle.

Though having ...

For example, at family reunions

Maybe family holidays?

Perhaps, the most important way I identify myself as a Chicano is being bilingual.

the most important reason

Since I had many non-speaking English customers

non English speaking customers

While, many Chicanos in America continue to live out their Mexican roots

This sentence needs to be continued, or you should eliminate "While"

Many of the transaction words you have used do not suit to the place, you should be careful about that.
Also I thinks you could have finished essay in a different way. In conclusion you only restated about food, maybe it would be better to summarize all points, not only food.


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