Cholas Essays

“Saint Chola” written by K. Kvashay-Boyle is a coming of age short story that is told through the eyes of twelve-year-old Muslim American, Shala. Using the literary elements of setting and characters, Kvashay-Boyle emphasizes through the character, Shala, that when faced with injustice, prejudice, and intolerance, one must show strength and hold true to one’s beliefs. The story’s setting contributes to Shala’s emotional battle. During the early 1990s, America entered into the Gulf War. The Iraqi

“Saint Chola” All of the harassment and bullying has taken its toll on Shala who is not only starting to show signs of trauma but begins to change into somebody else. Shala is approached by Saint Chola who she likely finds comfort in as she (Saint Chola) has also likely been discriminated against in the past. When Saint Chola offers to beat up her tormentors, Shala envisions an entire encounter and while she knows that it would do nothing to help her situation, she sends Saint Chola to do it anyways

support, and the main colors they wear in their outfits. These were the tools they used to differentiate themselves and create their identities. At the start of this article Mendoza-Denton references a show that was done with Geraldo Rivera where cholas came out wearing baggy clothes, pleated khaki pants, wool jackets, and very dark makeup (47). The girls were said to be very unfeminine and were given a makeover so that they could look more feminine and “normal”. And upon coming out, they were changed

“Yeah, man. Do your mom and dad know you can do this?” “My mom hates my drawing. She says I’m becoming a chola, asks me why I can’t draw nice things, the virgin, ponies, and shit. Fuck her.”.” The author explains how cookie is an artist and how her talent is drawing. Cookie’s mother hates her daughter's drawing and associates her with being a “chola”. There is nothing wrong with being “chola” but as a reader Cookies mom is old school and believes it is something bad. Cookie sees it as art and a

For example there is a lot of white cops shooting and killing innocent black people. Just like this book everything is revolved around mexicans and cholas. Police killed at least 102 unarmed black people in 2015, nearly twice each week. Also the gang violence today is still going on. As the book mentioned it was a lot of gangs and killing and ect in LA. Today the same things still goes on in LA. Los

I grew up in a two-parent household with my parents being married before they had children. My father has always been the one that provides finically, while my mother was the one who took care of my siblings and I throughout my childhood. Being that both of my parents were born in Mexico, I consider myself Mexican American. I am proud to be Mexican American. Culture plays a huge role in shaping your identity. A person’s beliefs and morals are made up by culture and remain throughout your entire life

How culture unconsciously harms Always Running, by Luis J. Rodriguez, was written as an autobiography about his experience growing up as a first generation Mexican American in the 1960s and 70s in Los Angeles. During this same period of time, the second wave of feminism took place, which sought equal rights, freedom and more opportunities for women. Despite this, the main character Luis, is unconsciously informed through his cultural patriarchal influences to objectify women– causing harm to both

From being the inventor of Tango to being named after a precious metal, Argentina is a wonderful country filled with exotic places, to being home to the Southern-most city in the entire world and having their very own unique national sport. Argentina is a place with values, diversity and has more than 20 provinces, including Buenos Aires, Catamarca, Chaco and Chubut; of which Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina. The country, Argentina, is officially known as the Argentine Republic and is named

Kingdoms that existed in southern India were under the belief in Hinduism. Kingdoms within the south had coexisted peacefully, unlike larger kingdoms such as the Chola Kingdom that had conquered and controlled areas on land and sea, with a decentralized form of government. 3. Key aspects of agriculture in the monsoon world were the presence of monsoons themselves, which affected all aspects of agriculture, irrigation

The Unknown War Have you ever wondered why kids get into the gang lifestyle? Well, in the book Always Running La Vida Loca: Gang days in L.A. by Luis Rodriguez, he opens the eyes of readers about his life and what he experienced in the gang life. This book takes place during the 1960’s to 1970’s in Southeast Los Angeles. Rodriguez explains why kids get into this gang lifestyle, he states as a Mexican he was discriminated against at a young age. Also, living in a poverty area he was forced

Growing up in South Los Angeles I’ve had to deal with the stereotypes that we are all Cholos and Cholas, that we smoke, steal, gang-bang or that we are all just plain ignorant individuals that are hardly seemed destined for success, but not everyone here fits these stereotypes. I am nothing like that. I was fortunate enough to have a strong independent working mother who has paved the way for me to pursue my dreams, as a result, I have already surpassed my mother in academia by graduating high school

In her groundbreaking ethnography, "Homegirls: Language and Cultural Practice Among Latina Youth Gangs,” anthropologist and linguist Norma Mendoza-Denton explores a modern perspective on the social politics of the Latino teenage gangs at Sor Juana High School in northern California. However, what sets her study apart from others is that she focuses less on the criminality of these gangs, and instead directs her attention to cultural, social, and linguistic ties that both unites and divides the groups

and significance of a cast bronze Hindu God Shiva figure. Shiva takes many forms, but this specific Shiva figure is depicted as “Lord of the Dance” or Nataraja. The piece originates from the Tamil Nadu region of South India during the reign of the Chola dynasty in the 1100’s. The artist and the specific origin of the artwork are unknown, as is the case for almost all cast bronze pieces of its nature. Like most medieval art, this piece was made for religious purposes. It was not made for an individual

The title draws from a near medical understanding, whereas the work seems to be derived from the Indian classical sculptural traditions. The sculpture, two bronze sculptures, of females, with the supple body, evidently of the Chola period, stand facing each other. A huge log of wood separates them, as it passes in between their faces, which are the supporting elements of the log. Through their faces runs the supporting lever. A closer look at the huge log, reveals the presence

Essay 1: Introduction to Non-Western Art Non-Western art is created by a variety of cultures including African, Indian, Chinese, and Japanese. It focuses heavily on architecture used for worship such as domes, temples, and mosques. Non-Western art can inform the viewer on the values held by the religions practiced by billions of people around the world. Western art differs from Non-Western art in that Western art is the art of Europe. Western art is generally more popular and is categorized by its

One of the most well-known entertainers of the world, Beyoncé, is part of the best singers in the music industry. She is, somehow, considered to be a great example of the Feminist movements for showing off the talents of the femininity. The Feminist Movement started in the 1840’s, but it didn’t really expand until the 1960’s after Betty Friedan’s book The Feminine Mystique was published. In that book, Betty encourages women to change the way society view them as the ideal employment for them is to