Book Description:
This book applies a gendered lens to aid in the interpretation and understanding of Latina politics. Specifically, each of the women discussed in this book offers us a glimpse of the political experience as the first ever Latina elected officials in a conservative southern state, Texas.
The authors examine the ways that gender enters into, helps to shape, and affects elections in Texas, from local city council races to statewide campaigns for public office. As all the chapters demonstrate, gender dynamics are important in the conduct and outcomes of elections.
Authors: Sonia R. Garcia, Valerie Martinez-Ebers, Irasema Coronado, Sharon A. Navarro, and Patricia A. Jaramillo