Assimilation
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Social Imperialism
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What does Subtractive Schooling do?
It deepens the divisions among youth and undermines opportunities for cross-generational relationships
What kind of message does this send?
- Spanish is a second-rate language
- Spanish is seen as a barrier that needs to be overcome
"Mexican youth continue to be subjected on a daily basis to the subtle, negative messages that undermine the worth of their unique culture and history" (172).