How do the researchers use Chicana Feminist Theory and/or Mujerismo to analyze/explain the experiences of Latina college students in the articles for this week?
Give examples of Chicana Feminist Theory or Mujerista concepts that the scholars use in the articles this week to explain Latina/x college student experiences.
How do you or someone you know, relate to the experiences discussed in the articles this week?
Carrillo, V. G., & Dean, S. R. (2020). Understanding the impact of Chicana Feminism on college success: A literature review. Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 19(1), 99-110. (READ THIS FIRST)
Espinoza, R. (2010). The good daughter dilemma: Latinas managing family and school demands. Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 9(4), 317-330. (READ the abstract, introduction, findings and discussion)
Ovink, S. M. (2014). “They always call me an investment” gendered familism and Latino/a college pathways. Gender & Society, 28(2), 265-288. (READ the abstract, introduction, findings and discussion) (OPTIONAL)
Gaxiola Serrano, T. J., González Ybarra, M., & Delgado Bernal, D. (2019). “Defend yourself with words, with the knowledge that you’ve gained”: An exploration of conocimiento among Latina undergraduates in ethnic studies. Journal of Latinos and Education, 18(3), 243-257. (READ the abstract, introduction, findings and discussion)