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Example sentences for: chicana
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Galindo’s studies of Chicana prisoners show the social importance of caló in conveying a “sense of intimacy and camaraderie between women who shared similar life experiences and acquaintances” (1993, 34).
Malinche has played an enormous role in the literary production of Chicana writing, in essays and short stories, but especially in poetry.
La Onda Chicana also reflected a cultural and political sentiment, an ethnic pride in being Chicano and working class, and it also embodied a recognition of being American and accepting American popular culture.
Female Chicana prisoners also undergo the pinta experience, and one scholar, Letticia Galindo, has written about the specialized language use and street experiences of pachucas, cholas, gang members, and female prison inmates.
Several corridos (ballads) have been written about her, and she is a powerful symbol for Mexican and Chicana women, representing bravery, self-discipline, and romantic love.