A Mexican laborer who worked temporarily in the United States, especially in agriculture; a migrant farmworker.
From Spanish 'bracero,' from 'brazo' (arm, labor), describing someone who works with their arms. This term became prominent during the Bracero Program (1942-1964).
The word 'bracero' literally means 'arm-man'—reducing humans to their labor—and while the Bracero Program was supposed to help workers, many braceros faced exploitation and abuse.
Bracero (from Spanish 'brazo,' arm) refers to a male farm laborer, particularly in the U.S.-Mexico bracero program (1942-1964). The masculine form excludes the substantial contributions of female agricultural workers who were systematically denied program access and visibility.
Use 'agricultural worker' or 'migrant worker' for gender-neutral reference. If historical specificity needed, note 'male bracero' or 'bracero program participant' to clarify context.
["agricultural worker","migrant worker","farm laborer","seasonal worker"]
Women agricultural workers—both indigenous and immigrant—performed equivalent labor during this period but were excluded from formal bracero designation and protections, rendering their contributions invisible in historical records.
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