Latinas holding doctoral degrees are few and far between in the academic world as compared to their White female counterparts (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2020). We explore a crucial topic of Chicana/Latina feminism, which resists traditional theoretical concepts and methodologies in the field of adult education. Chicana/Latina…

The study examined the influence of culture on the desire of a group of six aspirantes (Spanish/English bilingual education teacher candidates) from Texas to become bilingual education teachers of Latin@ bilingual learners. Chicana/Latina feminist thought is utilized as a lens to understand the role teacher education programs can play in helping…

Examines how Latina adolescents' intentions to have sex were influenced by their general attitude toward having sex and their perceptions of general social norms. Results reveal that perceptions of general social norms, but not general attitude, predicted intentions to have sex; and whether adolescents were sexually active directly predicted…

"Los testimonios," or life stories, shared in this volume reveal that academia represents a labyrinth of challenges for aspiring and emerging Latina scholars--a story these authors know all too well. As Latina "veterana" scholars, who have traveled this arduous journey, the authors recognize that their collective efforts have…

The study tested the hypothesis that field dependence may be a significant cognitive variable when comparing Anglo, Central and South American, Mexican American, and Black adolescents from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Findings failed to differentiate these ethnic groups although significant differences were noted between sexes and certain…

This book is an oral history of ten Chicana women ranging in ages from 84 to 24. The collection of interviews reflects how their hard work and determination have significantly changed their lives for the better. The backgrounds of the women vary; some were born in Mexico and moved to the United States. Others were born in the Southwest and later…

Literature on women of color for use in planning and teaching interdisciplinary courses on women in the United States are listed in this bibliography, which was compiled at the Multicultural Women's Summer Institute sponsored by the Women's Studies Program of the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1983. Journal articles and books by and about…

This unit profiles nine women of La Raza who have contributed to the betterment of humanity and Hispanic culture. It encourages students to learn about them and other Raza women as models of people involved in the Chicano community. The unit, offered in both Spanish and English, also teaches that these representative Raza women had to overcome…

College performance of minority groups is addressed, including oppressed ethnic groups (Native Americans, Asian Americans, Puerto Ricans, Chicanos or Latinos, and Afro-Americans), as well as handicapped students and female students. This definition includes those who face discrimination because of race and/or oppressed ethnic status, physical…