Question 1

According to Viesca, which of the following is NOT true about the Eastside scene?

Accepted Answer

A) The popularity of the Eastside scene reflects a consumer market inhabited by millions of Latina/os with a bilingual and bicultural sensibility 
B) The musicians of the Eastside scene form an emergent cultural movement that speaks powerfully to present conditions 
C) The Eastside scene serves as a floating site of resistance 
D) The Eastside scene is mainly made up of musicians 
A) The popularity of the Eastside scene reflects a consumer market inhabited by millions of Latina/os with a bilingual and bicultural sensibility 
B) The musicians of the Eastside scene form an emergent cultural movement that speaks powerfully to present conditions 
C) The Eastside scene serves as a floating site of resistance 
D) The Eastside scene is mainly made up of musicians D

Question 2

According to Viesca, the Chicana/no music scene in L.A.______.

Accepted Answer

A) Registers in precise and detailed fashion the injuries done to low wage workers and racial others by globalization and transnationalism 
B) Create new social subjects, who in turn create new social imaginaries 
C) Challenged the cultural and political pre- tensions of white/Anglo culture 
D) All of the above 
A) Registers in precise and detailed fashion the injuries done to low wage workers and racial others by globalization and transnationalism 
B) Create new social subjects, who in turn create new social imaginaries 
C) Challenged the cultural and political pre- tensions of white/Anglo culture 
D) All of the above D

Question 3

In what ways does having a "Latin sensibility" make one deviant in the United States? How does involvement in Latin Fusion scenes enable young people to manage potential stigma associated with it?

Accepted Answer

Having a "Latin sensibility" can make one deviant in the United States in a few ways. Firstly, it can lead to stereotypes and misconceptions about Latin culture, which can result in discrimination and prejudice. Additionally, it may challenge traditional American norms and values, leading to a sense of otherness or outsider status.

Involvement in Latin Fusion scenes can enable young people to manage potential stigma associated with their Latin sensibility in a few ways. Firstly, it provides a sense of community and belonging, allowing individuals to connect with others who share similar experiences and cultural backgrounds. This can help combat feelings of isolation and alienation. Additionally, participating in Latin Fusion scenes can also serve as a form of cultural expression and pride, allowing individuals to embrace and celebrate their heritage in a positive and empowering way. Finally, it can also serve as a platform for education and awareness, helping to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about Latin culture within the broader community. Overall, involvement in Latin Fusion scenes can provide a supportive and affirming environment for young people to navigate and manage potential stigma associated with their Latin sensibility.

Question 4

According to Viesca, the political ideology of the Chicana/o music scene ______.

Accepted Answer

A) Draws upon previous generations of Chicano nationalism 
B) Is highly masculinist 
C) Is susceptible to sexism 
D) Sustain a vision of gender equity and respect for different sexual orientations 
A) Draws upon previous generations of Chicano nationalism 
B) Is highly masculinist 
C) Is susceptible to sexism 
D) Sustain a vision of gender equity and respect for different sexual orientations

Question 5

According to Viesca, in terms of cultural politics, the Latina/no music scene in East L.A.______.

Accepted Answer

A) Serves as a strategic site for the production and negotiation of emergent national, racial, class and gendered identities 
B) Draws inspiration from Mexican immigrant culture 
C) Sees a great deal of cultural hybridity with different styles of music 
D) All of the above 
A) Serves as a strategic site for the production and negotiation of emergent national, racial, class and gendered identities 
B) Draws inspiration from Mexican immigrant culture 
C) Sees a great deal of cultural hybridity with different styles of music 
D) All of the above

Question 6

According to Viesca, which of the following is NOT true about the cultural identity of the Eastside music scene?

Accepted Answer

A) Musicians in the Eastside scene look to the past and to the present for cultural traditions to construct their own political and aesthetic practices of Chicana/o identity 
B) The musicians affiliate with an indigenous Mexica(n)identity 
C) The musicians use traditional Mexican music styles and instruments 
D) These expressions of indigenous and ethnic Mexican identity are anchored in claims for a separate nation-state of Chicana/os based in the Southwest 
A) Musicians in the Eastside scene look to the past and to the present for cultural traditions to construct their own political and aesthetic practices of Chicana/o identity 
B) The musicians affiliate with an indigenous Mexica(n)identity 
C) The musicians use traditional Mexican music styles and instruments 
D) These expressions of indigenous and ethnic Mexican identity are anchored in claims for a separate nation-state of Chicana/os based in the Southwest

Exam 43: The Battle of Los Angeles

According to Viesca, which of the following is NOT true about the Eastside scene?

According to Viesca, the Chicana/no music scene in L.A.______.

In what ways does having a "Latin sensibility" make one deviant in the United States? How does involvement in Latin Fusion scenes enable young people to manage potential stigma associated with it?

According to Viesca, the political ideology of the Chicana/o music scene ______.

According to Viesca, in terms of cultural politics, the Latina/no music scene in East L.A.______.

According to Viesca, which of the following is NOT true about the cultural identity of the Eastside music scene?

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