This reading list begins by examining the construction of race for persons of Mexican descent living in the United States and how this construct was used by various institutions to racially discriminate against Mexican Americans. Also, resources on Chicana Feminism are heavily featured in the reading list. Lastly, as the field of Chicanx Studies is interdisciplinary in nature and continues to evolve, the reading list concludes with current areas of study.

This collection gathers resources and artifacts pertaining to the Chicano Movement of the post-WWII era.

Chicana/o studies is an international, cross-disciplinary program of research, teaching and public service that provides students with the opportunity to study the experiences, values, cultural representations and socio-economic issues of the Chicano/Latino community.

The UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center (CSRC) was established in 1969 to have a systemic impact on the campus, within higher education, and across society through original research on the Chicano and Latino communities in the U.S.

Chicano culture is a vibrant and variegated expression of the Mexican-American experience, characterized by a rich history, diverse art forms, distinct language variations, and social activism. Keep reading to learn more about Chicano culture in all its facets.