A review of the literature on stereotypes about Chicanas/os reveals that people of Mexican
descent are perceived predominantly in derogatory terms, with the few positive terms …

In this Major Contribution, we focus on the mental and psychological health issues relevant
to Mexican Americans or Chicanas/os, and we identify and introduce some important …

Stereotypes are the definitive measure of Chicana/os. As societal, consensually held beliefs
about the characteristics of Chicana/os, stereotypes prescribe behavior: They tell …

Although Chicana/o ethnic identity has been studied extensively, the process of ethnic
identity development and the relationship between ethnic identity and other aspects of social …

The social sciences portray the Chicana or Mexican American woman almost exclusively as
a submissive maternal figure. The tenacity with which the social sciences have perpetuated …

Mexican-Americans now constitute two thirds of what has become the largest and fastest-
growing minority group in the United States, Hispanics. They have distinct cultural patterns …

This article reviews recent literature pertaining to Chicanas/os' utilization of conventional
mental health services, their counselor preferences, and the psychological testing and …

A total of 28 Spanish-speaking and 17 English-speaking Mexican American couples were
interviewed to assess their perceptions of the stereotypes that they believed ascribed to …

Social justice is considered the 5th force in counseling and has largely been aimed toward
advocating for oppressed individuals and groups by creating change in the societal …

Asian Americans have been touted as the “model minority” since the 1960s. The authors
examine the prevalence, accuracy, and implications of this label, and, based on a review of …