The Chicano Movement

The 1960's was a tumultuous decade in American history, fraught with conflicts over issues from Civil Rights to the war in Vietnam. The Chicano Movement, which was in full effect in the 60's, was one of the least studied social movements. Issues varied from restoration of land grants, to farm workers rights, better wages, enhanced education, voting, and political rights. The Chicano Movement was not one homogenous struggle, meaning one struggle for the people of Chicano descent. There were many different movements in search of a social change. Protests were already in full affect during the 60's, and everyone wanted to get their voices heard. I will talk about Chicano political power, United Farm Workers Movement and educational goals.

Chicanos became aware of what was going on through the popularity of television, which was at the peak in distribution in American homes. The Television showed them things about their surroundings, nation and made them aware of different situations. Television showed struggles not only for their people, but also for all people in the community or nation. Every society who wanted to be heard could now do so through the new intervention of television.