Chonga

Chongas are a subculture that originated in South Florida among young working-class Hispanic women (particularly Cuban-Americans), with a special presence in the city of Miami. The Chonga movement surged around the idea of empowering working-class Latin-American women in the United States and promoting sexual liberation. Women who participate in this subculture are often stereotyped as "very sassy" and "emotional", and having a strong and independent attitude.
The Spanish word Chonga was often used as a derogatory term towards women who rejected misogynistic fashion standardsChongas | haenfler.sites.grinnell.edu and exhibited the traits that came to be associated with this subculture, probably due to the common negative portrayal of feminism in the media back in the day. However, many Hispanic-American women in Florida proudly identify with it and reclaim the word. The etymology of the word is unknown due to its broad definitions across Spanish-speaking countries and the Hispanic diaspora, but it is thought to be a synonym of the word "prostitute", although it carries a lighter meaning.
The subculture itself is quite similiar to the Mexican-American Cholas of California and Chonis in southern Spain, both in fashion and etymology, despite having no direct connection.
==Fashion==
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==Music==
The Chonga subculture is primarily associated with the Reggaeton and Hip-Hop musical genres. 
==Media==
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==External Links==
External links can help you get a better understanding of this aesthetic.
===YouTube Videos===
*Women Transform Into Chongas by Pero Like
==Gallery==
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lagoonychonga.jpg|La Goony Chonga
tcg.jpg|The Chonga Girls
==References==
Category:Subcultures and Stereotypes
Category:1980s
Category:Hispanic
Category:American
Category:Cuban
Category:Fashion
Category:Fashion Styles
Category:Social Movements
Category:Mature
Category:Feminine