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What is Familismo

Chapter 12
Handbook of Research on Race, Culture, and Student Achievement
A value in the Latinx culture focusing on the centrality of the family as expressed through spending time with family, relying on family for guidance, defending the family, putting family’s needs before one’s own, and contributing to the family’s wellbeing (e.g., financially, relationally).
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What Is Culturally Responsive Teaching?: Answers From Students With Immigration Experiences
Regina Elizabeth Praetorius (University of Texas at Arlington, USA) and Sarah E. Herrera (University of Texas at Arlington, USA)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 19
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-5705-4.ch012
Abstract
In this chapter, the authors focus on what Latinx students tell them they need in a culturally responsive classroom. The authors analyzed student reflection papers to understand what educators can do in the classroom to better respond to Latinx students' needs that may also improve the classroom for all students whether Latinx, immigrant, or native to the U.S. Four qualitative themes emerged from the reflection papers that were related to students' educational experiences. Recommendations are provided for educators on developing culturally responsive classrooms based on the results and Carl Roger's person-centered approach.
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Hispanic/Latino Immigrant Women's Social Stressors: Silenced Voices
A social script within the Latino/Hispanic culture that includes placing importance on family needs over individual needs, also encouraging feelings of loyalty to family and mutual dependence throughout family members.
Published in Chapter: Hispanic/Latino Immigrant Women's Social Stressors: Silenced Voices; From: Immigrant Women’s Voices and Integrating Feminism Into Migration Theory
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Retention of Rural Latina College Students, Engaging Strategic Leadership: A Chicana Feminist Theory Perspective on Retention
A cultural value integrated within the Latina psyche, emphasizing family loyalty, responsibility, and closeness, requiring Latina women to put the needs of their family before their individual self-actualization needs ( Sy & Romero, 2008 ).
Published in Chapter: Retention of Rural Latina College Students, Engaging Strategic Leadership: A Chicana Feminist Theory Perspective on Retention; From: Encyclopedia of Strategic Leadership and Management
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