Chicana Feminisms

“The editors of Chicana Feminisms boldly publish Spanish and English texts, a significant move during a period of intense Xenophobia in the United States as anti-Mexican, anti-bilinguilism . . . The work is thoroughly transdisciplinary in its organization. The anthology is best read front to back in order to hear the method and theory of interlingual, intradialogic tracks . . . [each] systematically engaging a process of dialogue and debate.” - Karen Mary Davalos, Feminist Studies

“These texts are absolutely necessary because of mainstream academe’s marginalization of Chicana/Latina theory and feminisms.” - Kathryn Quinn-Sánchez , Chicana/Latina Studies

“This is a book that would promote lively discussion in advanced undergraduate and graduate classrooms, particularly because of its applicability to various legacies of activism and scholarship by feminists of color. It is refreshing to see scholars explicitly address the multiplicity of Chicana identities, inviting difference and celebrating regional, racial, sexual, generational, and other variations of Chicanisma.” - Gaye Theresa Johnson , NWSA Journal

"Chicana Feminisms . . . is the most ambitious work to date on the subject. . . . It is difficult to conceive of virtually any course in Chicana/o studies in which this book, if it is not used as a main text, should not be a recommended title." - David William Foster , Latin American Research Review

"Chicana Feminisms opens possibilities for anyone who is interested in reading about the ways in which feministas analyze their social worlds. . . . As no others before them, these writers capture the daily lives of Mexican and Mexican-descent working-class mujeres, embedding their narratives in the tensions and contradictions of social, political, and cultural forces that constrain and shape lives." - Josephine Mendez-Negrete, San Antonio Express-News

"[T]his book will be beneficial to graduate feminist and Chicana feminist theory courses in a variety of disciplines. The work demonstrates a need to continue reflectively rethinking Chicana activism, writing, and everyday lived experiences through first-person experiences, historically, and in contemporary times." - Mary Ann Villarreal , New Mexico Historical Review

"This book provides a solid collection of Chicana feminists' recent theorizing, research, and artistic expression. The variety of essays is stimulating to read, but its greatest utility will likely be in the classroom. A solid starting point for either feminist-theory classes or border-studies classes, this collection provides multiple perspectives and meanings for 'Chicana feminism.'" - Anthony Mora , Southwestern Historical Quarterly

"Thoughtful dialogues abound throughout the scholarship, poetry, and testimonials here. Not only does the book affirm the history and resiliency of feminist thought among Hispanic women, but each essay ultimately serves to remind us all of Hurtado's succinct assertion that 'to love oneself as a woman is a revolutionary act.'" - Maria Elena Buszek , Bust

“This remarkable collection of essays registers the efforts of Chicanas, against all odds, to document, imagine, and understand the complexity of their histories and experiences. Particularly impressive are the open-ended discussions between academics, artists, and writers. The essays brilliantly support the editors’ claim that the Chicanas have invented new forms and have intervened decisively in the debates on gender and ethnicity. Chicana Feminisms will be an essential reference for many years to come.” - Jean Franco, author of Critical Passions: Selected Essays

"Chicana Feminisms comes alive with theoretical and emotional responses from some of the most exciting thinkers in Chicana feminist social thought. This book is a truly momentous achievement. It will stand the test of time." - Laura I. Rendón, author of Educating a New Majority: Transforming America’s Educational System for Diversity