Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-15-2009
Keywords
Language, Latino representation
Abstract
In this paper we examine how Spanish language marks a political divide within the Latino community. Spanish language use also provides an opportunity for political parties to send slightly different campaign messages. We illustrate this point with reference to California’s Democratic party
Publication Title
The California Journal of Politics and Policy
Volume
1
Issue
1
Required Publisher's Statement
Published by the Institute of Governmental Studies, UC Berkeley DOI: 10.2202/1944-4370.1016
Recommended Citation
Medina Vidal, D. Xavier; Ugues, Antonio; Bowler, Shaun; and Donovan, Todd, "Two Political Worlds? The Relevance of Language in California Politics" (2009). Political Science Faculty Publications. 21.
https://cedar.wwu.edu/politicalscience_facpubs/21
Subjects - Topical (LCSH)
Voting--California; Hispanic Americans--California; Spanish language--California
Subjects - Names (LCNAF)
Democratic Party (Calif.)
Geographic Coverage
California
Genre/Form
articles
Type
text
Rights
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Language
English
Format
application/pdf
