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Essay / Mexican Race Stereotypes in Los Vendidos By Luis...
“Role Models” after each name of Mexicans shows the different characteristics and how they are perceived around the world. The whole piece contains a ton of stereotypes about Mexicans that seem racist to some people. For example; “Senorita, are you looking at the Mexican’s Volkswagen.” (p. 243) “A plate of beans and tortillas will keep him going all day.” That, and Chile. (p. 243) “Built for speed, low-riding and city living.” (p. 244) and etc. Some of these stereotypes are really racist, Mexicans love their corn or flour tortillas with chili all day long. Many people say that Mexicans squeeze into tight spaces, especially when crossing the border. Low-riding and city life is another stereotype for a cholo who lives in Los Angeles, California, with baggy clothes and full body tattoos, and they call their close friends "homie" or "ese". In the word “models” after