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"A groundbreaking volume of social science research that
provides us with the missing presence of adolescent Latina girls in
research on the family, institutional barriers, and support. A must
read in Latina/o Studies!"
--Mary Romero, author of "Maid in the USA"
"Denner and Guzman bring together research that counters with
data revealing that young Latinas are successfully negotiating
challenges they encounter."
--"Hispanic Link Weekly Report"
Latinas are now the largest minority group of girls in the
country. Yet the research about this group is sparse, and there is
a lack of information to guide studies, services or education for
the rapidly growing Latino population across the U.S. The existing
research has focused on stereotypical perceptions of Latinas as
frequently dropping out of school, becoming teen mothers, or being
involved with boyfriends in gangs.
Latina Girls brings together cutting edge research that
challenges these stereotypes. At the same time, the volume offers
solid data and suggestions for practical intervention for those who
study and work to support this population. It highlights the
challenges these young women face, as well as the ways in which
they successfully negotiate those challenges. The volume includes
research on Latinas and their relationships with family, friends,
and romantic partners; academics; career goals; identity; lifelong
satisfaction; and the ways in which they navigate across cultures
and gender roles.
Latina Girls is the first book to pull together research on the
overall strengths and strategies that characterize Latina
adolescents' lives in the U.S. It will be of keyinterest and
practical use to those who study and work with Latina youth.
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