Chicano school segregation

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Chicano school segregation refers to the segregation of Mexican-American students in schools during the mid-20th century. Mexican-American students were often discriminated against and segregated from white students in schools, often attending overcrowded, underfunded, and poorly-equipped schools compared to their white counterparts.

This segregation was a result of systemic racism and discrimination against Mexican-Americans, who were seen as inferior to white students. This segregation had a significant impact on the academic achievement and opportunities available to Chicano students, contributing to the cycle of poverty and inequality faced by many Mexican-American communities.

The fight against Chicano school segregation was a key part of the Chicano civil rights movement in the 1960s and 1970s, with activists advocating for equal educational opportunities for all students regardless of race or ethnicity. Over time, these efforts led to the dismantling of segregated schools and the implementation of policies to promote greater diversity and equity in education.

Further reading

Donoto R.; Menchaca M.; Valencia R.R. (2022) "Segregation, Desegregation, and Integration of Chicano Students: Problems and Prospects", Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the New Immigration: Volume 5: The New Immigrant and American Schools, 5(), pp. 141-178. Taylor and Francis. DOI: 10.4324/9781315054216-7