who is latino

¿Quienes son latinos?

All of the prior shown pictures are Latinos. What do your answers to the questions tell about your pre-conceptions of Latinos? What about the stereotypes we may have? Are those pre-conceptions negative? Why?

Although many Hispanic roles are still negative portrayals the up and coming actors, actresses and even musicians are tearing down barriers left and right. They continue to break the mold placed upon them and hopefully we can continue to see them starring in more leading roles and movies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy6wo2wpT2k

“West Side Story”•Why do they want to be in America?•Why do they not want them to be in America?•What are the sublimal stereotypes being generalized to Puerto Ricans and Hispanics in the movie? •How are Hispanics portrayed in the movie? In a positive or negative light? Why?•What production effects, dress, choreography, etc are utilized to emphasize their message?•What are the benefits to staying in the US?•What are the benefits to going back to Puerto Rico?

This is a mural in the United States painted by a Mexican American.

What messages are shown in the mural?

Where do you think this mural is located? Why?

Why are so many faces of Hispanics shown in the mural?

What could the conflict be in the mural?