Mexican American populations are highly represented in the Chicagoland area. Mexican Americans come from differing parts of Mexico (Rodolfo and Quiroz). However, a majority of the Mexico American population in Chicago originate from eight specific states in Mexico:
1. Michoacan
2. Guanajato
3. Jalisco
4. Guierro
5. Mexico City
6. Durango
7. State of Mexico
8. Zacatecas (Rodolfo and Quiroz).
Mexican Americans have a significant presence and influence within Chicago's political,
educational, economic, and religious structures. There are predominantly Mexican American communities in Chicago:
"1. Pilsen
2. Little Village
3. Berwyn and Cicero
4. Back of the Yards" (Rodolfo and Quiroz).
Community focus within this paper will be drawn from my observations and research
gathered in an area called "Little Village". According to the helpful staff at Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum "Little Village" has no set boundaries by the city of Chicago but the community......
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