Latinas in American politics : changing and embracing political tradition / edited by Sharon A. Navarro, Samantha L. Hernandez, and Leslie A. Navarro ; foreword by Carol Hardy-Fanta.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Navarro, Sharon Ann, editor, author.

Hernandez, Samantha L., editor, author.

Navarro, Leslie A., editor.

Series:

Latinos and American politics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hispanic American women--Political activity.

Hispanic American women.

Hispanic Americans--Political activity.

Hispanic Americans.

Hispanic American women legislators.

Hispanic American legislators.

Women politicians--United States.

Women politicians.

Ethnic relations.

United States.

United States--Ethnic relations--Political aspects.

Ethnic relations--Political aspects.

Physical Description:

xx, 257 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Lexington Books, [2016]

Summary:

This book examines when and how Latinas run for political office at the national and state level. Contributors further this analysis by examining the ways Latinas are covered in the news, how they are compared to other political candidates, and how they act once in the legislature. Book jacket.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Latinas in American politics

ISBN:

9781498533355

1498533353

OCLC:

944086784