Intersecting social identities: The (feminist) standpoint(s) of Latino men
by Sinha, Mrinal, Ph.D., UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ, 2007, 201 pages; 3274372

Abstract:

The present dissertation project is a mirror study (Hurtado, 2003x) and addresses the relationship between racialized masculinities and feminist consciousness. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with a nationally non-representative sample of 105 young Latinos involved in higher education. This dissertation analyzes a subsample consisting of 25 Latinos who identified as working class and feminist. Using an intersectional framework as postulated by feminists of Color (Crenshaw, 1995; Collins, 2000; Hurtado, 1996a), participants' definitions of feminism were subjected to thematic analysis. Findings indicated that participants' definitions of feminism were grounded in their experiences at the intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality, and in their belief systems. The discussion of findings focuses on implications for Chicana feminist theory and coalition building in struggles towards social justice.

 
AdviserAida Hurtado
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
SourceDAI/B 68-08, p. , Nov 2007
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsSocial psychology; Gender studies; Hispanic American studies
Publication Number3274372
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