You’d be surprised at some of the ideas non-Mexican people have about Mexican-Americans.
Most of us are quite aware of the divisions and fragmentations within our own Comunidád. Differences in culture, politics and religion as well as social and economic disparities criss-cross the face of Mexican-American communities today. Even geographic and regional borders become a significant factor in defining one’s identity. Aside from some common cultural bonds, we have difficulty finding a common opinion and approach to many social issues. So, when I come across the popular media’s and marketer’s attempts to homogenize us as an ethnic group and try to define that “One Voice” for their own benefit and for their own sense of feeling that they have us figured out, I can only shake my head and laugh. (Ha-Ha-Ja-Ja…).
Based on lengthy debates over the years I’ve had with numerous and diverse Babosos, I find the need to make out this short list in order to present us in a more realistic picture.
The following statements are intended to illustrate generalized misconceptions of Mexican-Americans in America as a group as sometimes perceived by other groups. There are obviously exceptions to everything, but I’ve made these points as obvious as possible for the ethnically impaired. Please assume that you can precede most of these points with the words “Most” or “Many” at your own discretion or just ignore the whole thing altogether.

13 Myths, Misconceptions & Stereotypes About Mexican-Americans

•    Mexican-Americans vote Democrat.
•    Mexican-Americans are Liberals
•    Mexican-Americans will vote for a political candidate if that candidate is Hispanic.
•    Mexican-American are against border/illegal immigration control.
•    Mexican Americans Speak and Understand Spanish.
•    Mexican-Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independence day.
•    Mexican-Americans are Catholic.
•    Mexican-Americans like to dance Salsa.
•    Mexican-Americans are loved and supported by the citizens of Mexico.
•    Mexican-Americans love Mexican Music.
•    Mexicans and Central-Americans are the same thing.
•    Mexican-Americans love Soccer.
•    Mexican-American women like to cook & clean.