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  • Latina Girls: Voices of Adolescent Strength in the U.S.
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  • Jill Denner, Bianca Guzman
  • 2006
  • Published by: NYU Press
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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 for those who study and work to support this population. It highlights the challenges these young women face, as well as the ways in which they successfully negotiate those challenges. The volume includes research on Latinas and their relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners; academics; career goals; identity; lifelong satisfaction; and the ways in which they navigate across cultures and gender roles.
Latina Girls is the first book to pull together research on the overall strengths and strategies that characterize Latina adolescents' lives in the U.S. It will be of key interest and practical use to those who study and work with Latina youth.

Table of Contents

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  1. Cover
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  1. Title Page, Copyright, Dedication
  2. pp. iii-v
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  1. Contents
  2. pp. vii-viii
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  1. Chapter 1: Introduction: Latina Girls Transforming Cultures,Contexts, and Selves
  2. pp. 1-14
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  1. Part 1: Negotiating Family Relationships
  2. p. 15
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  1. Chapter 2: Los Papas, La Familia y La Sexualidad
  2. pp. 17-28
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  1. Chapter 3: Confianza, Consejos, and Contradictions: Gender and Sexuality Lessons between Latina Adolescent Daughters and Mothers
  2. pp. 29-43
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  1. Chapter 4: La Casa: Negotiating Family Cultural Practices, Constructing Identities
  2. pp. 44-58
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  1. Chapter 5: Promoting Values of Education in Latino Mother-Adolescent Discussions about Conflict and Sexuality
  2. pp. 59-76
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  1. Part 2: Overcoming Institutional Barriers
  2. p. 77
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  1. Chapter 6: Resistance to Race and Gender Oppression: Dominican High School Girls in New York City
  2. pp. 79-92
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  1. Chapter 7: La Escuela: Young Latina Women Negotiating Identities in School
  2. pp. 93-108
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  1. Chapter 8: Latina Adolescents’ Career Goals: Resources for Overcoming Obstacles
  2. pp. 109-122
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  1. Chapter 9: Career Expectations and Goals of Latina Adolescents: Results from a Nationwide Study
  2. pp. 123-137
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  1. Part 3: Accessing Institutional Support
  2. p. 139
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  1. Chapter 10: Latina Adolescents’ Sexual Health: A Participatory Empowerment Approach
  2. pp. 141-156
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  1. Chapter 11: “Cien Porciento Puertorriqueña” (Puerto Rican, 100 Percent)
  2. pp. 157-167
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  1. Chapter 12: Getting Connected: The Expanding Use of Technology among Latina Girls
  2. pp. 168-184
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  1. Part 4: Developing Initiative
  2. p. 185
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  1. Chapter 13: La Felicidad: Predictors of Life Satisfaction and Well-Being among Latina Girls
  2. pp. 187-198
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  1. Chapter 14: La Salud: Latina Adolescents Constructing Identities, Negotiating Health Decisions
  2. pp. 199-211
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  1. Chapter 15: Latina Adolescent Motherhood: A Turning Point?
  2. pp. 212-225
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  1. Chapter 16: Conclusion: Latina Girls, Social Science, and Transformation
  2. pp. 226-237
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  1. About the Contributors
  2. pp. 239-244
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  1. Index
  2. pp. 245-251
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