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

    Creator:
    Lerma, Zandro E.
    Abstract:
    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...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ” Lerma, my sister Rosario, and a dear mentor of mine Oscar Montemayor, my carnalito Luis Jaime-Diaz, as