Embodying Difference offers a fresh perspective on the current theoretical debates about the role of Latinas in today's multicultural society and globalization's impact on cultural attitudes toward femininity. Saborío's interdisciplinary approach links feminist and gender discourse, cultural studies, and theatrical performances as a means of exploring many dynamic forms of cultural productions.
Embodying Difference offers a fresh perspective on the current theoretical debates about the role of Latinas in today's multicultural society and globalization's impact on cultural attitudes toward femininity. Saborío's interdisciplinary approach links feminist and gender discourse, cultural studies, and theatrical performances as a means of exploring many dynamic forms of cultural productions.
Linda Saborío is assistant professor of Spanish at Northern Illinois University.
Inhaltsangabe
Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction: The Theatrics of Performing Difference One: Parodying Otherness: Beauty Contests, Beauty Myths, and Beautiful Señoritas Two: Role Playing Latinidad: Engaging the Female Body in Diverse Identities Three: Staging a Chicana and Latina Body Politic Four: Marketing Difference: The "Other" Female Consumer Five: Latina Bodies in a Global Market Six: Reclaiming Religion: Milagros and the Sexual Objectification of Latinas Final Curtain: The Exposure of Latina Bodies Bibliography
Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction: The Theatrics of Performing Difference One: Parodying Otherness: Beauty Contests, Beauty Myths, and Beautiful Señoritas Two: Role Playing Latinidad: Engaging the Female Body in Diverse Identities Three: Staging a Chicana and Latina Body Politic Four: Marketing Difference: The "Other" Female Consumer Five: Latina Bodies in a Global Market Six: Reclaiming Religion: Milagros and the Sexual Objectification of Latinas Final Curtain: The Exposure of Latina Bodies Bibliography
Es gelten unsere Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen: www.buecher.de/agb
Impressum
www.buecher.de ist ein Shop der buecher.de GmbH & Co. KG Bürgermeister-Wegele-Str. 12, 86167 Augsburg Amtsgericht Augsburg HRA 13309