ISBN:
9781498533355
Language:
English
Pages:
xx, 257 pages
,
illustrations
,
24 cm
Series Statement:
Latinos and American politics
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Latinas in American politics
DDC:
305.48/868073
Keywords:
Hispanic American women Political activity
;
Hispanic Americans Political activity
;
Hispanic American women legislators
;
Hispanic American legislators
;
Women politicians
;
United States Ethnic relations
;
Political aspects
;
Aufsatzsammlung
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Aufsatzsammlung
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Aufsatzsammlung
;
Aufsatzsammlung
;
Aufsatzsammlung
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Aufsatzsammlung
;
USA
;
Politikerin
;
Lateinamerikanerin
;
USA Congress
;
Ethnische Beziehungen
Abstract:
Part I. National elections: beliefs, campaign strategies, electability, and legislative strength -- Is there a gender divide: exploring Latinas' political worlds and the intersectional dimensions / John Garcia -- Una ventaja? A survey experiment of the viability of Latina candidates / Jessica Lavariega Monforti and Sarah Allen Gershon -- Voter stereotypes of Latino and Latina candidates / Ivy A. M. Cargile, Jennifer L. Merolla, and Jean Reith Schroedel -- Latina legislators in Congress: assessing the experiences and influence of the first generation of Latina lawmakers / Walter Clark Wilson and Juan Urbano -- Virtually shaking hands and kissing babies: congressional candidates and social media campaigns / Samantha L. Hernandez -- Part II. State elections: political ascension, campaigns, communication, and governing -- Networked representation: Latina legislators on twitter / Jose Marichal -- Advantage and disadvantages for Latina officeholders: the case of New Mexico / Julia Marin Hellwege and Christine Marie Sierra -- "Liberal Leticia" and the race for Texas lieutenant governor / Sharon A. Navarro -- Latina political leaders in Rhode Island: patterns of recruitment, ambition, and constraint / Lizeth Gonzalez and Tony Affigne -- Latina intersectionality and race-gendering in Texas' legislative process / Patricia D. Lopez -- Conclusion
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-237) and index (pages 239-257)
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