What is the main conflict in Barrio Boy by Ernesto Galarza?

Barrio Boy is a true story of the author's cultural transition from a small Mexican village to a barrio in the United States. Ernie Galarza's story is constructed from memory, beginning when he is about four years old and ending just before he begins high school. His detailed perceptions of the world around him paint an insightful picture of how socio-political factors and cultural experience can shape one's life and future.