How the Border Crossed Us: A Socio-Historic Analysis of Texas Racial Domination

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This thesis gives a socio-historic analysis of Texas history and the racial dynamics that resulted from the American colonization of Spanish Mexico. Investigating themes of local politics, marriage, education, tourism, and the military, I show how the Anglo population in Texas, more specifically San Antonio, systematically discriminated against and exploited Mexican communities. During the 20th century period, I also explore the Chicano Movement, and how local leaders responded to this historical exploitation and violence. Considering the history of racial violence in Texas, this thesis works to illustrate how our country's current political situation is a continuation of a long series of exploitative measures against people of color in this country in the name of "safety" or "fairness".

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    Name(s)
    Thesis advisor: Cutler, Jonathan
    Date
    April 15, 2017
    Extent
    79 pages
    Language
    eng
    Genre
    Physical Form
    electronic
    Discipline
    Rights and Use
    In Copyright – Non-Commercial Use Permitted
    Digital Collection