Beschreibung:
Through a study of the Latino community in Boston, this book addressees three debates in American politics: how to look at the ways in which women and men envision the meaning of politics and political participation; how to understand culture and the political life of expanding immigrant populations; and how to create a more participatory America.
Preface Introduction 1. Discovering Latina Women in Politics: Gender, Culture, and Participatory Theory 2. Making Connections 3. Collectivity Versus Hierarchy 4. Community and Citizenship 5. Political Consciousness: Being Political, Becoming Political 6. Constraints on Participation: The Impact of Structure and Sexism Conclusion Notes References Index Maps