- Cholo - Wikipedia
Cholo (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtʃolo]) was a racial category used in 18th-century Spanish America to refer to people who were three-quarters Amerindian by descent and one-quarter Spanish
- 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 cholo subculture originated in the barrio (neighbourhood) street gangs of Southern California
- A Peek into the Subculture of Cholos
Cholos, a term commonly heard in the southwestern United States, particularly in California, Texas, and Chicago, refer to Mexican-American gangsters or individuals who identify with a specific subculture
- The Meaning and Cultural Significance of Vato and Cholo
1 2 Definition of "Cholo": "Cholo" is also a slang term associated with Mexican-American and Chicano culture It refers to a person of Mexican descent who embraces a specific style, attitude, and cultural identity 2 Cultural Context and Origins:
- What a Cholo Looks Like? - Library Innovation
In the realm of cholo fashion, there exists no singular uniform, yet a distinctive East L A cholo look emerges through the incorporation of specific staple clothing items, accessories, and grooming styles It’s a unique amalgamation that brings together elements reflecting a shared identity
- Cholos and Cholas: a Deep Dive into Chicano Culture - LATV
Cholo and chola are terms that originated in the Chicano and Mexican-American communities They represent a unique subculture that blends elements of Mexican and American identities, with a heavy influence from street culture
- Cholo: 23 Facts About the History of the Word - HipLatina
Cholo not only described Mexicans under the Spanish casta system but was, and is used, to describe the Indigenous peoples of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador
- I Am A Cholo - Latino USA
For many Latinos, the term “cholo” has a specific meaning If you’re from the West Coast of the United States, it’s most likely to mean a style of dress, or a person with gang affiliation, usually of Mexican descent But for Latinos from South America, the term has an entirely different usage and meaning
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