Girls Save the World: Activism, Persistence, and Solidarity in Hemispheric Latin(x) American Youth Literature.

The article explores the activism, persistence and solidarity of girls in Latin American youth literature. It examines the experiences of young people dealing with oppressions such as tyranny of racism, violence, exploitation, and social and educational inequities in the novels"This Bridge Called My...

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Publicado en:Women's Studies Vol. 52; no. 5; pp. 545 - 566
Autor principal: Postma-Montaño, Regan
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2023
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Sumario:The article explores the activism, persistence and solidarity of girls in Latin American youth literature. It examines the experiences of young people dealing with oppressions such as tyranny of racism, violence, exploitation, and social and educational inequities in the novels"This Bridge Called My Back," by Aurora Levins Morales,"All the Stars Denied" by Guadalupe García McCall, "Olivia, the Forest and the Stars" by Nuria Santiago and "South of La Alameda" by Lola Larra.