| 释义 |
‖ Raza|ˈrasa|
[Mexican Sp., a. Sp. raza race.]
Usu. in phr. La Raza, the race, designating the strong sense of racial and cultural identity held by Mexican-Americans.
1964W. Madsen Mexican-Americans of S. Texas iii. 15 The Mexican-American thinks of himself as both a citizen of the United States and a member of La Raza (The Race). 1968Economist 8 June 54/1 The preservation of La Raza within the dominant American culture means that Mexican-American families observe the Roman Catholic faith, speak Spanish and yield to the male the authority associated with Mediterranean custom. 1969Time 4 July 14/2 La Raza, the race, meaning all Mexicans and Mexican Americans, and derived from the mystical theory of the 19th century philosopher, José Vasconcelos, that people of mixed race will inherit the earth. At best, it is a rallying cry betokening a mild form of cultural nationalism; at worst, it connotes outright racism. 1973Black Panther 7 Apr. 4/3 The Oakland Mexican-American ‘Raza’ community continues its boycott of public schools. |