Mehr zum Buch
This book offers an in-depth study of Latina girls through five coming-of-age narratives, utilizing spaces and places as interpretive tools. The narratives analyzed include works by Julia Alvarez, Norma E. Cantú, Mary Helen Ponce, and Esmeralda Santiago. Unlike typical portrayals that often rely on cultural inaccuracies and reinforce negative stereotypes, these texts reimagine social realities, revealing the complexities that the characters navigate daily, including racism, sexism, and displacement. By doing so, they provide a critical exploration of the legacies of colonial modernity. The analysis highlights how the girls' development is influenced by these power structures while also demonstrating their agency in negotiating their identities. This perspective challenges the long-standing view of young Latina girls as voiceless, showing that they actively shape their own lifeworlds. The book is structured with an introduction, chapters focusing on identity and representation, and detailed examinations of the narratives, concluding with insights on the broader implications of these stories. Through this framework, it underscores the importance of understanding the lived experiences of Latina girls in a nuanced and empowering manner.
Buchkauf
Geographies of Girlhood in US Latina Writing, Andrea Fernández-García
- Sprache
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2021
- product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
- (Paperback)
Keiner hat bisher bewertet.