- Cholo - Wikipedia
A "cholo" in Bolivia is the name given to a campesino (peasant, farmer) who moved to the city, and though the term was also originally derogatory, it has now become more of a symbol of Indigenous power
- Cholo | Mexican American Gangs, History Culture | Britannica
cholo, a young person who participates in or identifies with Mexican American gang subculture The term, sometimes used disparagingly, is derived from early Spanish and Mexican usage and denotes marginalization
- The Meaning and Cultural Significance of Vato and Cholo
"Vato" and "cholo" are slang terms deeply rooted in Mexican-American and Chicano culture, carrying specific meanings and cultural significance While "vato" refers to a male friend or acquaintance, "cholo" represents a more complex cultural identity associated with style, attitude, and affiliation
- Racism 101 Asked And Answered: Whats The Deal With . . . - LAist
"What's the deal with the term 'cholo?' How did it evolve, and who is allowed to say it?" We dive deep into the origins and meaning of the term as well as the rich culture surrounding it
- Ask a Mexican: What Does the Word ‘Cholo’ Mean?
Gabachos being gabachos, they took cholo and made it into a derogatory slur applicable to all undesirable Mexicans And pochos being pochos, they reappropriated cholo, then dumped it on gang members, not realizing that they were essentially calling the homies “dirty Mexicans ”
- A Peek into the Subculture of Cholos
“cholo” is not a racial category, but rather refers to a specific subculture that has its origins in Mexican American communities The term has evolved over time and is associated with a distinct style, behavior, and affiliation with street gangs, rather than a specific racial identity
- CHOLO Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
When used of a Mexican or Mexican American, the term cholo usually refers disparagingly to an immigrant who is considered to be low-class and poorly educated However, cholo is also a term of self-reference used by Mexican American youths
- Cholo: 23 Facts About the History of the Word - HipLatina
The rise of the positive use of the word “cholo” and cholo culture coincided with the Chicano movement of the 1960s As Chicanxs were rising up, organizing, and demanding their civil rights, “cholo” was turned on its head, reclaimed and now used to express Chicano pride and identity
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