An article I found that relates to “Norma Cantú: A Chicana’s Life in Literature” was “Language and Identity Issues for Mexican-Americans” by Ruben Navarrette. Ruben discusses the same issues Norma does in her presentation. Ruben and Norma both address the language barrier they both struggled with living in the United States of America. Ruben states, “For many Mexican-Americans, two of their biggest hang-ups revolve around language and identity” (Navarrette, Web). I agree with his statement because being Mexican-American I am stuck between being Mexican or being America. I cant ever choose, so personally I feel disconnected and I do not know what is my identity.  This is an issue Norma addressed as well in her presentation. Norma address that at home she was in a poblana outfit and at school she was dressed in a cowgirl outfit, being that she was from Texas and the kids would dress that way. Norma states that the school socialized them into Texan culture because they were from Texas. Norma talks about forgetting our cultural identity, and how she feels connected to both countries, (U.S and Mexico). Ruben explains that he does not feel connected to either because, “In this country, we’re accused of not being American enough: south of the border, we’re accused of not being Mexican enough. We belong to both countries, yet to neither” (Navarrette, Web).

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2006/02/language_and_identity_issues_f.html