1st Edition

Chicana/o–Latina/o Youth and the Making of Identity Intra-Ethnic Divisions, Youth Cultural Worlds, and the Anthropology of Getting Schooled

By Daniel Diaz Reyes Copyright 2027
250 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Based on a three- year research study, this book presents a rich and immersive ethnographic exploration of the experiences of Chicana/ o– Latina/ o students and the Chicana/ o– Latina/ o scholastic youth culture in American middle schools. The author provides insights into the diverse heritage of contemporary American school life, exploring the politics of social identity categories, and... Read more

Chapter 1: Belonging, Difference, and the Social Life of Schooling Chapter 2: Identity and Schooling: A Research Journey Chapter 3: The setting-space and place Chapter 4: Mapping Belonging: Youth Taxonomies and Making of School Divides Chapter 5: Different Scholastic Experiences: Two Versions, One Group, One School Chapter 6: The Body: “Tuck In Your Shirt” Chapter 7: Revisiting the Field in 2026 References

Biography

Daniel Diaz Reyes, is an educator and researcher with more than 25 years of experience across K–12 and higher education.