Fertile Matters: The Politics of Mexican-Origin Women's Reproduction

(Part of the Chicana Matters Series Series)

by Elena R. Gutiérrez

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Gutierrez considers public stereotypes of Mexican American immigrant women as 'hyper-fertile baby machines' who 'breed like rabbits'. She draws on social constructionist perspectives to examine the historical and sociopolitical evolution of these radical ideologies, and the related beliefs that Mexican-origin families are unduly large."

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0292716818

ISBN13:9780292716810

Release Date:February 2008

Publisher:University of Texas Press

Length:199 Pages

Weight:1.08 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Related Subjects

Cultural Hispanic American Studies Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics

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