Nick Roberts
1. When referring to the social critique, what kinds of symbols would chicana activists take to make commentary on? Were they generally socioeconomic or more used to combat the image forced upon them by anglo or chicano culture? (Mesa-Bains 307)
“Through the use of inversion, satire, reversals, and juxtapositions Chicanas express a kind of resistant feminine commentary. These devices of subversion take benign symbols of North American culture and present them as signs of exploitation.”
2. How is carrying out the traditions of the Dio de los Muertos different in cities versus rural areas in Mexico (27:00)
3. What aspect of the culture did the ofrenda come from? Is it a mix of both native and spanish cultures or is it more one than the other? (34:00)
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