Chicana Experiences ((3))

Catalog description

An examination of the contemporary experiences of Chicanas/Latinas in the U.S. with a focus on theoretical issues related to bicultural identity, gender, race and class. Special emphasis is given to Chicana feminist thought in the analysis of social, economic and political forces that impact their lives. The course includes critical perspectives on the Chicana/o Movement, the Women's Movement and the role of Chicana self-determination in the struggle for equality and social justice in the United States.