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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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Denner, Jill
Otros Autores: Guzman, Bianca
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : NYU Press, 2006.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (261 pages)
ISBN:9780814785447
0814785441