Chicanas and Chicanos in Contemporary Society (Paperback, Second Edition)

This book deals with a broad range of social issues facing Mexican-origin people in the United States. The studies presented in this volume are brought together by two main themes: (1) social inequalities-cultural, educational, and economic-endured by the Chicano/Mexicano community in the United States and (2) the community's efforts to eradicate the source of those inequalities. The second edition of Chicanas and Chicanos in Contemporary Society takes into consideration the most recent demographic changes affecting the Chicano/Mexicano people. With one-third of persons of Mexican descent under the age of fifteen, many of the challenges center on the current well-being of children and their future prospects. Unlike any other book in the market, several chapters closely examine issues related to children and youth, with particular attention given to children's ethnic identity, schooling practices, and educational policies. Two additional features set this book apart from other books. First, it includes new chapters focused on Chicana/Mexicana mothers, including adolescent mothers, interactions with their children and their efforts to reform schools. Second, it has contributions that analyze relations between Mexican immigrants and their coethnics born in the United States. The studies offered in this volume employ multiple theoretical perspectives and research methods. The studies invoke theories from social science disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, and psychology. Contributors use a variety of analytical strategies, including ethnographic methods and quantitative analysis.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2004
First published:	August 2004
Editors:	Roberto M Anda
Contributors:	Gilbert R. Cadena • Janie Filoteo • Elizabeth Flores • Lara Medina • Robert P Moreno • Maria C. Morales • Gilda L Ochoa • Eric Romero • Rogelio Saenz
Dimensions:	224 x 182 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	192
Edition:	Second Edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7425-1934-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > General
LSN:	0-7425-1934-1
Barcode:	9780742519343

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