Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-311) and index.
Contents
Introduction : reconciling two realities -- 1. Turning Gringa -- 2. Double lives -- 3. In the name of the Father -- 4. Ay, Mami -- 5. The Latina mystique -- 6. How Latina are you? -- 7. María de la Barbie -- 8. Five journeys to success -- 9. Giving up beauty -- 10. Raising our voices -- Appendix A. Growing up Latina survey -- Appendix B. Phone and in-person interview questionnaire.