Chicanas of 18th Street: Narratives of a Movement from Latino Chicago (Latinos in Chicago and Midwest)
"Women's oral history enthusiasts will find this book a treasure trove of ideas and experiences that is brimming with details about the events, organizations, and cultural work of women in the Chicano movement." Dionne Espinoza, co-editor of Enriqueta Vasquez and the Chicano Movement: Writings from El Grito Del Norte "A fascinating account of Latina activists during the height of the Chicano Movement in Chicago. The personal testimonies allow readers to see the dynamics that transform community members into activists. This engaging study appeals to students and scholars of women's studies, political science, sociology, and Latina studies." Mary S. Pardo, author of Mexican American Women Activists: Identity and Resistance in Two Los Angeles Communities