How did the Chicano Movement's view of 'Mestizaje' differ from traditional American views of assimilation?
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Correct answer: It celebrated the biological and cultural blending of Spanish and Indigenous roots as a source of strength
The movement embraced 'La Raza Cosmica,' the idea that the mixing of races created a unique and powerful culture. This was a direct challenge to the 'melting pot' ideal, which often demanded that minorities abandon their heritage.
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