La Chicana and the intersection of race, class, and gender
By: Irene I. Blea.
Publisher: Praeger
Published: 1992
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 167
Subjects: Mexican American women -- History; Mexican American women -- Social conditions; Feminism -- United States
Description: In this study, the author describes the social situation of La Chicana, a minority female whose life is influenced by racism and sexism. She analyzes contemporary scholarship on race, class, and gender, scrutinizing the use of language and labels to examine how La Chicana is affected by these factors. The wide-ranging study explores the history of Chicanas and the meaning of the term "Chicana," and considers her socialization process, the consequences of deviating from gender roles, and the evolution of Hispanic women onto the national scene in politics, health, economics, education, religion, and criminal justice.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [157]-162) and index.