Identity and Latino Culture

Who generally uses the term "Hispanic"?

• Government agencies
• Social services
• Educational institutions
• Latino organizations

What does "Chicano" mean?

• Latin-American
• Multi-generational Mexican-American; politically active
• Spanish-speaking
• Latinos from California 

If culture is like a tree, what are its leaves and branches considered?

• beliefs
• moral values
• gender roles
• food, clothing, holidays

Is race the same thing as ethnicity?

• YES
• NO

Which of the following is NOT considered a Latin-American language?

• Spanish
• French
• Portugese
• English

Familismo: Which of the following is an example of how important family is in Latin culture?

• A child may live at home until married
• Children may show a lot of respect to doctors and other authority figures
• Roman Catholic traditions are valued
• Males should be strong and hard-working

Personalismo: Which of the following is considered MOST important in building relationships?

• education
• ambitions
• shared interests
• trust

Respeto: Respect is given based on...

• age, gender, authority
• age, gender, economic status
• age, authority, economic status
• gender, authority, profession

Most Latin-Americans are...

• Protestant
• Episcopalian
• Baptist
• Roman Catholic

What does "Si Dios Quiere" mean?

• "If you want it"
• "God knows all"
• "If God wills it"
• "We control our destiny"