Latinas on the Line

Latinas on the Line
Author: Melissa Villa-Nicholas
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2022-01-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1978813732
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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.

Border-Line Personalities

Border-Line Personalities
Author: Michelle Herrera Mulligan
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2004-07-06
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0060580763
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Why, in the minds of most Americans, are Latinas still thought of as maids, seductresses, and booty-shaking salsa divas? Never has the concept of Latina identity been more relevant. Also, never has there been a new generation of Latinas so ready to say what they mean and even criticize the Latina generation that preceded them. Until now. In Border-Line Personalities, twenty writers share their poignant and wickedly funny stories about fighting with their mothers, struggling with speaking Spanish, and dealing with the men who've done them wrong, among a myriad of other topics. In the end, each essay encompasses a different point of view, lending credence to the theory that no one can label any one item, idea, or person more Latina than the other. Questions posed to Latinas of all ages in Border-Line Personalities: Why do many of us often feel more American than Latina? How important is Spanish, really? Do we all really fit under one cultural umbrella? When thinking about having children, do we really have to consider being stay-at-home moms as most of us were raised to believe was law, or can Latinas even consider the possibility of raising children while working? What do we do when we fall in love with someone (male or female) outside our culture?

Border-Line Personalities

Border-Line Personalities
Author: Michelle Herrera Mulligan
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2009-03-17
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0061882178
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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.

On the Line

On the Line
Author: Vanesa Ribas
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2016
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0520282965
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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.

In Search of the Mexican Beverly Hills

In Search of the Mexican Beverly Hills
Author: Jerry González
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2017-11-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 0813583187
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Residential and industrial sprawl changed more than the political landscape of postwar Los Angeles. It expanded the employment and living opportunities for millions of Angelinos into new suburbs. In Search of the Mexican Beverly Hills examines the struggle for inclusion into this exclusive world—a multilayered process by which Mexican Americans moved out of the barrios and emerged as a majority population in the San Gabriel Valley—and the impact that movement had on collective racial and class identity. Contrary to the assimilation processes experienced by most Euro-Americans, Mexican Americans did not graduate to whiteness on the basis of their suburban residence. Rather, In Search of the Mexican Beverly Hills illuminates how Mexican American racial and class identity were both reinforced by and took on added metropolitan and transnational dimensions in the city during the second half of the twentieth century.

José, Can You See?

José, Can You See?
Author: Alberto Sandoval-Sánchez
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
Total Pages: 294
Release: 1999
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780299162047
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"Alberto Sandoval-Sanchez is among the most interesting and original minds at work in performance studies and American studies. José, Can You See? is a landmark achievement, an important contribution to 20th century American cultural history. Quite simply, there is no other critic of Latino popular culture who speaks with so much wisdom and wit, so much eloquence and expertise."--David Roman, University of Southern California

Beyond El Barrio

Beyond El Barrio
Author: Gina M. Pérez
Publisher: NYU Press
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2010-10-24
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0814768008
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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.

Latinas100

Latinas100
Author: Adriana Rosales
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781959471318
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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.

Border-Line Personalities

Border-Line Personalities
Author: Robyn Moreno
Publisher:
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2005-06-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780756794347
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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?

Latining America

Latining America
Author: Claudia Milian
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Total Pages: 463
Release: 2013-02-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0820368350
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