Background:Informant was originally born in Mexico, but came to the United States when he was young. Since he stayed in Mexico for a bit of his childhood he learned a lot of games. As he grew up in California, he also learned some of adult games. Main Piece: Interviewer: Are there any games you might… Continue Reading »
Background: Informant, B.B is a mother of 3, she knows about this home remedy because of her mother. Main Piece: Interviewer:Are there any kind of home remedies that you took from your mom and used on your kids? Informant B.B: Yes, a remedy my mom told me about when my kids kept getting ear infections… Continue Reading »
Background: Informant, B.B. is a Mexican American mother of 3, who turns to home remedies before going out to buy medicine. Main piece: Interviewer: Is there any alternative to medicine that you’ve used? Informant, B.B: Yes, my mom always claimed vicks vapor rub was the answer for any sickness. So when I had kids I… Continue Reading »
Background: Informant is a Mexican-American mother of 3. Her knowledge of this gender prediction comes from her mother. Main Piece: Informant: When I was pregnant with my second child, everyone told me I was having another boy. They said my stomach was “carrying low”, which is an indicator of a boy. My mom really believed… Continue Reading »
Background: Informant is a Mexican American who was originally born in Mexico, but came to the United States when he was young. Since he stayed in Mexico for a bit of his childhood he learned a lot of games. Main Piece: Interviewer: What are some childhood games you remember playing? Informant: I remember a game… Continue Reading »