New Directions in Chicanx and Latinx Studies Chapter 7 Crossword

Each clue in the puzzle corresponds to a term, concept, or key idea from Chapter 7. Use the clues provided to identify the correct words or phrases.

Please refer to Chapter 7 and Section 7.6: Conclusion which summarizes key concepts from the chapter for guidance completing crossword.

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This political consciousness often erased Chicanas, feminist concerns, and issues related to gender and sexuality. (7.1)(10)
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What is the last name of the queer Chicana poet, writer, and feminist theorist who is the author of Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza (1987)? (7.3)(8)
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These types of movements seek to transform society and bring about new ways of life. Advocates work to end policies that cause inequities and establish systems that are organized around collective values. (7.1)(13)
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What is the nickname of the boxer, writer, and Chicano activist who successfully registered more Mexican Americans to vote than at any other time in Colorado’s history? (7.2)(5)
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In what state did the Supreme Court affirm in 1954 that equal protection does apply to Mexican-origin people? (7.2)(5)
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The unique knowledge and perspective developed based on the combination of one’s multiple identities, especially race and gender, as well as sexuality, immigration status, ability, age, religion, and other social categories. (7.3)(14,10)
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This framework includes aspects of social movement organizing that are typically considered by scholars and activists, like marches, protests, demonstrations, advocacy, lobbying, and labor organizing. (7.1)(7)
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This type of policy refers to the processes and practices that influence the process of migration itself. (7.4)(11)
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A labor rights and social movement organization that was founded by Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez in central California. (7.4)(6,4,7)
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This type of policy regulates the experiences of people who have already immigrated to the country. (7.4)(9)
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Adelaida del Castillo and Anna NietoGómez founded and edited this journal at California State University, Long Beach. This journal became one hub of knowledge that centers the voices and perspectives of Chicana scholars and researchers. (7.3)(9,7)
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These types of movements exist to oppose and counter other movements. When two or more movements persistently work against each other over time, they can take on unique dynamics as opposing movements. (7.1)(11)
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These types of movements seek to change a specific policy, either at the organizational or political level. These movements work within existing structures to improve the distribution of resources or practices of a group. (7.1)(6)
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What is the name of the person who asserted in 1994 that Xicana/o/x is a political identity that emphasized decolonization, rejection of cultural convention, and activism over origin or language? (7.2)(3,8)
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The continued debate over the statehood of this territory shows the diversity of perspective within Latinx communities. (7.5)(6,4)