Latina Girls : Voices of Adolescent Strength in the U.S.

Latinas are now the largest minority group of girls in the country. Yet the research about this group is sparse, and there is a lack of information to guide studies, services or education for the rapidly growing Latino population across the U.S. The existing research has focused on stereotypical per...

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Online Access: Full Text (via ProQuest)
Main Author: Denner, Jill
Other Authors: Guzman, Bianca
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : NYU Press, 2006.
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Summary:Latinas are now the largest minority group of girls in the country. Yet the research about this group is sparse, and there is a lack of information to guide studies, services or education for the rapidly growing Latino population across the U.S. The existing research has focused on stereotypical perceptions of Latinas as frequently dropping out of school, becoming teen mothers, or being involved with boyfriends in gangs. Latina Girls brings together cutting edge research that challenges these stereotypes. At the same time, the volume offers solid data and suggestions for practical intervention.
Physical Description:1 online resource (261 pages)
ISBN:9780814785447
0814785441