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The Resource Inventing Latinos : a new story of American racism, Laura E. Gómez

Inventing Latinos : a new story of American racism, Laura E. Gómez

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"In an unprecedented demographic shift, Latinos will comprise a third of the American population in just a matter of decades. While their influence shapes everything from electoral politics to popular culture, many Americans still struggle with two basic questions: Who are Latinos, and where do they fit in America's racial order? Laura E. Gómez, a leading expert on race in America, argues that it is only recently that Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, Central Americans, and others are seeing themselves (and are being seen by others) under the banner of a cohesive racial identity. And the catalyst for this emergent identity, she argues, has been the ferocity of anti-Latino racism. In a bold effort to reframe our often-confused discussions over the Latinx generation, Gómez argues that everything from Trump's toxic rhetoric and anti-immigrant laws like Arizona's SB1070 to DACA and sanctuary cities have indelibly changed the way race functions in this country. Part history, part guide for the future, Inventing Latinos argues that all Americans must grapple with Latinos' dynamic identity--an identity that is impacting everything we think we know about race in America"--
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
255 pages
Contents
  • We Are Here Because You Were There
  • Idealized Mestizaje and Anti-Black and Anti-Indian Racism
  • The Elusive Quest for Whiteness
  • To Count, We Must Be Counted
Isbn
9781595589170
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Inventing Latinos : a new story of American racism
Title
Inventing Latinos
Title remainder
a new story of American racism
Statement of responsibility
Laura E. Gómez
Title variation
New story of American racism
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Author
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Language
eng
Summary
"In an unprecedented demographic shift, Latinos will comprise a third of the American population in just a matter of decades. While their influence shapes everything from electoral politics to popular culture, many Americans still struggle with two basic questions: Who are Latinos, and where do they fit in America's racial order? Laura E. Gómez, a leading expert on race in America, argues that it is only recently that Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Dominicans, Central Americans, and others are seeing themselves (and are being seen by others) under the banner of a cohesive racial identity. And the catalyst for this emergent identity, she argues, has been the ferocity of anti-Latino racism. In a bold effort to reframe our often-confused discussions over the Latinx generation, Gómez argues that everything from Trump's toxic rhetoric and anti-immigrant laws like Arizona's SB1070 to DACA and sanctuary cities have indelibly changed the way race functions in this country. Part history, part guide for the future, Inventing Latinos argues that all Americans must grapple with Latinos' dynamic identity--an identity that is impacting everything we think we know about race in America"--
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1964-
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Gómez, Laura E.
Dewey number
305.868/073
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
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  • Hispanic Americans
  • Hispanic Americans
  • Hispanic Americans
  • Latin America
  • Racism
  • United States
  • POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Political Advocacy
  • SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination
  • SOCIAL SCIENCE / Emigration & Immigration
  • SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / American / Hispanic American Studies
  • Emigration and immigration
  • Hispanic Americans
  • Hispanic Americans
  • Race relations
  • Racism
  • Latin America
  • United States
Target audience
adult
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Inventing Latinos : a new story of American racism, Laura E. Gómez
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Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents
We Are Here Because You Were There -- Idealized Mestizaje and Anti-Black and Anti-Indian Racism -- The Elusive Quest for Whiteness -- To Count, We Must Be Counted
Control code
on1140710454
Dimensions
23 cm.
Extent
255 pages
Isbn
9781595589170
Lccn
2020010659
Other control number
40030096609
System control number
(OCoLC)1140710454
Label
Inventing Latinos : a new story of American racism, Laura E. Gómez
Publication
Copyright
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents
We Are Here Because You Were There -- Idealized Mestizaje and Anti-Black and Anti-Indian Racism -- The Elusive Quest for Whiteness -- To Count, We Must Be Counted
Control code
on1140710454
Dimensions
23 cm.
Extent
255 pages
Isbn
9781595589170
Lccn
2020010659
Other control number
40030096609
System control number
(OCoLC)1140710454

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