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Author: Melissa Villa-Nicholas Publisher: Rutgers University Press ISBN: 1978813732 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 158
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Latinas on the Line provides a compelling analysis and historical and theoretical grounding of the oral histories, never before seen, of Latina information workers in the Bell System from their entrance in 1973 to their retirements by 2015. Author Melissa Villa-Nicholas demonstrates the importance of Latinas of the field of telecommunications through their own words and uses supporting archival research to provide an overview of how Latinas engage and remember a critical analysis of their work place, information technologies, and the larger globalized economy and shifting borderlands through their intersectional identities as information workers. The book offers a rich and engaging portrait of the critical history of Latinas in telecommunications, from their manual to automated to digitized labor.
Author: Melissa Villa-Nicholas Publisher: Rutgers University Press ISBN: 1978813732 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 158
Book Description
Latinas on the Line provides a compelling analysis and historical and theoretical grounding of the oral histories, never before seen, of Latina information workers in the Bell System from their entrance in 1973 to their retirements by 2015. Author Melissa Villa-Nicholas demonstrates the importance of Latinas of the field of telecommunications through their own words and uses supporting archival research to provide an overview of how Latinas engage and remember a critical analysis of their work place, information technologies, and the larger globalized economy and shifting borderlands through their intersectional identities as information workers. The book offers a rich and engaging portrait of the critical history of Latinas in telecommunications, from their manual to automated to digitized labor.
Author: Michelle Herrera Mulligan Publisher: Zondervan ISBN: 0061882178 Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 371
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A collection of essays from some of the best writers in America, about what it means to be a fully functional, and sometimes fully dysfunctional, 21st–century, born–in–the–USA Latina Tired of the trite cultural clichés by which the media has defined Latinas, the editors of this collection of personal essays by both established and emerging authors, have gathered them with the intention of representing their varied experiences, through hilarious anecdotes from each of their colorful lives. While there is no one Latina identity, the editors believe that by offering a glimpse into these writers’ dynamic lives, they will facilitate a better understanding of their unique challenges and their dreams, and most important, their oftentimes shared histories. The contributors to this collection mirror the compassionate pleas Latinas usually reserve for each other over conversations in dark bars and late night gatherings. “Do they have to think that just because I’m a Latina that I can speak Spanish, curl my hair, paint my toe nails, and dance a rumba--all at the same time?” This, along with other interesting questions, results in a spectacular line up that has Latinas musing on their battling the world, the men that have done them wrong, and of course the mothers who, more often than not, just never understood that their daughters were more Americanas than not.
Author: Vanesa Ribas Publisher: Univ of California Press ISBN: 0520282965 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 296
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“How does one put into words the rage that workers feel when supervisors threaten to replace them with workers who will not go to the bathroom in the course of a fourteen-hour day of hard labor, even if it means wetting themselves on the line?”—From the Preface In this gutsy, eye-opening examination of the lives of workers in the New South, Vanesa Ribas, working alongside mostly Latino/a and native-born African American laborers for sixteen months, takes us inside the contemporary American slaughterhouse. Ribas, a native Spanish speaker, occupies an insider/outsider status there, enabling her to capture vividly the oppressive exploitation experienced by her fellow workers. She showcases the particular vulnerabilities faced by immigrant workers—a constant looming threat of deportation, reluctance to seek medical attention, and family separation—as she also illuminates how workers find connection and moments of pleasure during their grueling shifts. Bringing to the fore the words, ideas, and struggles of the workers themselves, On The Line underlines how deep racial tensions permeate the factory, as an overwhelmingly minority workforce is subject to white dominance. Compulsively readable, this extraordinary ethnography makes a powerful case for greater labor protection, especially for our nation’s most vulnerable workers.
Author: Gina M. Pérez Publisher: NYU Press ISBN: 0814768008 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 300
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Freighted with meaning, “el barrio” is both place and metaphor for Latino populations in the United States. Though it has symbolized both marginalization and robust and empowered communities, the construct of el barrio has often reproduced static understandings of Latino life; they fail to account for recent demographic shifts in urban centers such as New York, Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles, and in areas outside of these historic communities. Beyond El Barrio features new scholarship that critically interrogates how Latinos are portrayed in media, public policy and popular culture, as well as the material conditions in which different Latina/o groups build meaningful communities both within and across national affiliations. Drawing from history, media studies, cultural studies, and anthropology, the contributors illustrate how despite the hypervisibility of Latinos and Latin American immigrants in recent political debates and popular culture, the daily lives of America’s new “majority minority” remain largely invisible and mischaracterized. Taken together, these essays provide analyses that not only defy stubborn stereotypes, but also present novel narratives of Latina/o communities that do not fit within recognizable categories. In this way, this book helps us to move “beyond el barrio”: beyond stereotype and stigmatizing tropes, as well as nostalgic and uncritical portraits of complex and heterogeneous range of Latina/o lives.
Author: Robyn Moreno Publisher: ISBN: 9780756794347 Category : Languages : en Pages : 299
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A sassy collection of essays from some of the most promising writers in America, about what it means to be a fully functional, & sometimes fully dysfunctional, 21st-century Latina. 20 writers share their poignant & wickedly funny stories about fighting with their mothers, struggling with speaking Spanish, & dealing with the men who've done them wrong, among a myriad of other topics. The book poses to Latinas of all ages such questions as: Why do many of us often feel more American than Latin? How important is Spanish, really? Do we all really fit under one cultural umbrella? What do we do when we fall in love with someone (male or female) outside our culture? When thinking about having children, do we have to consider being stay-at-home moms?
Author: Adriana Rosales Publisher: ISBN: 9781959471318 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Latinas100: Leaving a Legacy & Inspiring the Next Generation" is a book that captures the incredible journeys and stories of Latinas all over the world. With the guidance of the talented writer and editor, Adriana Rosales, this book is a celebration of the Latinx community's triumphs, challenges, and their immeasurable impact on society. The stories in this book are more than just a glimpse into the Latina experience; they are a powerful testament to the resilience, determination, and courage of Latinas worldwide. Each writer featured in this book writes from the heart, providing a unique and authentic voice that resonates with readers. Through the stories of Latinas from all over the world, this book sparks an important conversation about inclusion and diversity in all areas of life. Whether in Israel, Puerto Rico, Canada, Argentina, Panama, Ecuador, or throughout Latin and Northern America, the experiences of these Latinas have been shaped by their unique cultural backgrounds, heritage, and traditions. The stories in "Latinas100" showcase the incredible accomplishments of Latinas in various fields, including business, politics, education, entertainment, and more. These stories are a source of inspiration for the next generation, offering them hope, guidance, and motivation to pursue their dreams. The book is a call to action for Latinas to continue to strive for excellence and make a positive impact on society. Through their stories, these women leave a legacy that will inspire and empower future generations. By planting seeds of hope, determination, and resilience, they pave the way for a brighter future for all Latinas. n conclusion, Latinas100: Leaving a Legacy & Inspiring the Next Generation" is a powerful tribute to the strength, perseverance, and spirit of Latinas worldwide. It is a celebration of their incredible achievements, a call to action for future generations, and a legacy that will endure for years to come. We hope that these stories inspire and empower you to reach for the stars and make a difference in the world.
Author: Joe Bovino Publisher: ISBN: 9780986332661 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 86
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This is the first field guide to Latinas of the United States and an essential tool for advanced American chicaspotting. Chicaspotting is a variant of two of the world's most popular pastimes,birding and people watching.
Author: Sabrina Vourvoulias Publisher: Running Press Kids ISBN: 0762497483 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 123
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Celebrate 30 influential Latinas/Latinos/Latinxs in U.S. history with Nuestra América, a fully-illustrated anthology from the Smithsonian Latino Center. Nuestra América highlights the inspiring stories of thirty Latina/o/xs throughout history and their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States. The stories in this book cover each figure's cultural background, childhood, and the challenges and opportunities they met in pursuit of their goals. A glossary of terms and discussion question-filled reading guide, created by the Smithsonian Latino Center, encourage further research and exploration. Twenty-three of the stories featured in this anthology will also be included in the future Molina Family Latino Gallery, the first national gallery dedicated to Latina/o/xs at the Smithsonian. This book is a must-have for teachers looking to create a more inclusive curriculum, Latina/o/x youth who need to see themselves represented as an important part of the American story, and all parents who want their kids to have a better understanding of American history. Featuring beautiful portraits by Gloria Félix, this is a book that children (and adults) will page through and learn from again and again. Nuestra América profiles the following notable figures: Sylvia Acevedo, Luis Álvarez, Pura Belpré, Martha E. Bernal, Julia de Burgos, César Chávez, Sandra Cisneros, Roberto Clemente, Celia Cruz, Olga E. Custodio, Óscar de la Renta, Jaime Escalante, Macario García, Emma González, Laurie Hernández, Juan Felipe Herrera, Dolores Huerta, Jennifer Lopez, Xiuhtezcatl Martínez, Sylvia Méndez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, C. David Molina, Rita Moreno, Ellen Ochoa, Jorge Ramos, Sylvia Rivera, María Elena Salinas, Sonia Sotomayor, Dara Torres, and Robert Unanue.
Author: Laura E. Gómez Publisher: The New Press ISBN: 1620977664 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 137
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Named one of the Best Books of the Year by NPR An NPR Best Book of the Year, exploring the impact of Latinos’ new collective racial identity on the way Americans understand race, with a new afterword by the author Who are Latinos and where do they fit in America’s racial order? In this “timely and important examination of Latinx identity” (Ms.), Laura E. Gómez, a leading critical race scholar, argues that it is only recently that Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, Central Americans, and others are seeing themselves (and being seen by others) under the banner of a cohesive racial identity. And the catalyst for this emergent identity, she argues, has been the ferocity of anti-Latino racism. In what Booklist calls “an incisive study of history, complex interrogation of racial construction, and sophisticated legal argument,” Gómez “packs a knockout punch” (Publishers Weekly), illuminating for readers the fascinating race-making, unmaking, and re-making processes that Latinos have undergone over time, indelibly changing the way race functions in this country. Building on the “insightful and well-researched” (Kirkus Reviews) material of the original, the paperback features a new afterword in which the author analyzes results of the 2020 Census, providing brilliant, timely insight about how Latinos have come to self-identify.
Author: Melissa Villa-Nicholas
Author: Melissa Villa-Nicholas
Author: Michelle Herrera Mulligan
Author: Vanesa Ribas
Author: Gina M. Pérez
Author: Robyn Moreno
Author: Claudia Milian
Author: Adriana Rosales
Author: Joe Bovino
Author: Sabrina Vourvoulias
Author: Laura E. Gómez