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Everyday injustice : Latino professionals and racism / Maria Chávez.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Chávez, Maria, 1968-
- Series:
- Perspectives on a Multiracial America
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Hispanic Americans--Employment--United States.
- Hispanic Americans.
- Minorities in the professions--United States.
- Minorities in the professions.
- Hispanic American lawyers.
- Hispanic Americans--Social conditions.
- Racism--United States.
- Racism.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (287 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c2011.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- As members of the fastest-growing demographic group in America, Latinos are increasingly represented in the professional class, but they continue to face significant racism. Everyday Injustice introduces readers to the challenges facing Latino professionals today. Despite considerable success in overcoming educational, economic, and class barriers, Latino professionals still experience marginalization. A powerful illustration of racism and inequality in America.
- Contents:
- Introduction: Latinos and race in America
- Latino culture: the foundation to persevere
- Latinos in the workplace
- Latina struggles: challenges for women
- Civic participation among Latino professionals
- Education matters
- Conclusion: Latino professionals in America.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781442209213
- 1442209216
- OCLC:
- 747027019
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