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Publication Date: 2022
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HorCHATa: A Counterstory about A Mexican-Based Student Organization as a Counter-Space at a Predominantly White University
Gonzalez, Martín Alberto
Association of Mexican American Educators Journal, v16 n1 p22-52 2022
This article utilizes critical race theory counterstorytelling to tell a story about ¡Poder Xicanx!, a Mexican-based student organization at a private, predominantly white university in the Northeast of the United States. Drawing on in-depth interviews, participant observations, "pla´ticas," and document analysis, I document the educational experiences of 20 Mexican/Mexican American/Xicanx (MMAX) undergraduate students who participated in ¡Poder Xicanx!. Specifically, I argue that ¡Poder Xicanx! functions as a counter-space, which is a site or space where MMAX students can challenge stereotypes, deal with racism, and empower one another. Moreover, I also highlight the fact that ¡Poder Xicanx! allows for members to create a home away from home, sustain and practice their cultural ties, and collectively build critical consciousness.
Descriptors: Student Organizations, Hispanic American Students, College Students, Institutional Characteristics, Whites, Critical Theory, Race, Mexican Americans, Mexicans, Story Telling, Student Attitudes, Culturally Relevant Education
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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