I will be researching the Mexican American culture of Texas with emphasis on the San Antonio region. I will be exploring all aspects of the culture and how it
relates to the success and or failure of those in the culture.
•Explain why your topic is of interest and significance to you and to the field
I am originally from San Antonio, Texas. Growing up in SA there was a lot that I saw and experience that has shaped me into the person I am today. Joining
the military, I was afforded the opportunity to look back at my culture through objective lenses since I wasn’t a part of the culture anymore. I am from a very
poor family and growing up life wasn’t always easy. This topic will give me the opportunity to explore the why behind the successes and failures that a lot of
Mexican Americans see now and days.
•Identify specific questions you wish to answer (modernization, social change, urbanization, race relations, and cross-cultural communication)
- What role does religion play in the issues of race relations? Does it have an impact on success?
- What opportunities do the schools systems give to the youth and when do they introduce them?
- How prevalent are single parent homes and what does it do for the success of the youth.
- How do social circles affect the outcomes of someone’s life?
- How does income play a role in all of this?
- How many Mexican Americans from Texas leave the state and find success?
•Articulate the learning outcomes you want to achieve
I want a better understanding of the culture so I can find the flaws and fix them where I can. I know this is a very touchy subject from some people, but I
believe that if we never look at ourselves then how can we know we are wrong. There is a lot that can be learned and appreciated from the Mexican American
culture. With that being said, there is a lot that can be revised that could lead to a better outcome in life