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Chingasos y Putasos : Examining Cultural and Structural Violence among Mexican American Youth

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  • In this thesis, I examine Johan Galtung’s theory of violence and discuss how his concepts of cultural and structural violence helps explain the problem of direct violence among Mexican American youth. I argue that cultural violence, mainly dominant narratives of colonialism and masculinity, cause some Mexican American youth to act violently. Additionally, structural violence ensures that inequality is systemically built into society, limiting the life choices of many Mexican American youth. These forces combined can result in rebellion and aggressive behavior. Using the methodology of verse, my testimonio, and theory on violence, prisons, and Mexican cultural identity, I demonstrate how overcoming violent behavior does not occur within a punitive penal system, but by becoming conscious of cultural and structural phenomena. This transformation would allow Mexican American youth the opportunity to embrace new forms of cultural identity such as peace, love, dignity, respect for self and others.
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  • Chingasos y Putasos: Examining Cultural and Structural Violence among Mexican American Youth. Oregon State University. Thesis. 2018.
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