"Latinas And The Politics Of Urban Spaces | Politics

This book illuminates the ways in which Chicanas Puerto Rican women and other Latinas organize and lead social movements either on the ground or digitally in major cities of the continental United States and Puerto Rico. It shows how they challenge racism sexism homophobia and anti-immigrant policies through their political praxis and spiritual activism. Drawing from a range of disciplines and perspectives academic and activist authors offer unique insights into environmental justice peace and conflict resolution women’s rights LGBTQ coalition-building and more-all through a distinctive Latina lens. Designed for use in a wide range of college courses this book is also aimed at practitioners community organizers and grassroots leaders. |Latinas and the Politics of Urban Spaces | Politics