NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 5 results Save | Export
Dominguez, Robert – Hispanic, 1995
Currently the only Hispanic company that rotates productions daily, New York-based nonprofit Repertorio Espanol performs classical and contemporary Hispanic plays in Spanish with simultaneous English translation. To develop appreciation of Hispanic literature and culture in a new generation of theatergoers, the troupe performs discount matinees…
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Cultural Maintenance, Financial Support, Hispanic American Culture
Anders, Gigi – Hispanic, 1993
Discusses choices that Hispanic women must struggle with in light of new educational and professional opportunities and the influence of Hispanic culture, which defines a woman by her family relationships. Discusses how Hispanic professional women sustain a shaky balance of career, marriage, and motherhood. (LP)
Descriptors: Careers, Educational Opportunities, Elementary Secondary Education, Employed Women
Thomas, Irene Middleman – Hispanic, 1995
Discusses issues faced by Hispanic women choosing alternatives to motherhood. Dedication to career is the primary reason for choosing childlessness. Spouse's support is crucial to overcoming family criticism and the cultural devaluation of women who are not mothers, especially for Hispanic Americans. Suggests separation of motherhood from female…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Childlessness, Expectation, Family Life
Guadalupe, Patricia – Hispanic, 1993
Because of the increasing Hispanic population, more colleges and universities are offering programs in Chicano studies. Reasons for the slow evolution of such programs include lack of university commitment to ethnic studies, lack of qualified faculty, and racism. However, students have the power to demand the offering of more Chicano studies…
Descriptors: Activism, College Programs, College Students, Educational Change
De Leon, Darcy – Hispanic, 1995
The number of Hispanics entering the workforce between 1992 and 2005 will increase by 64 percent. Cultural diversity training can help companies produce and market products more effectively. It can reduce misperceptions due to differences in coworkers' communication styles and match services to consumer expectations. The possibility of…
Descriptors: Corporate Education, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences