On Becoming Nuyoricans
On Becoming Nuyoricans by Angela Anselmo, published by Peter Lang in 2005, offers a detailed exploration of the experiences of two sisters growing up as part of the first generation of female Puerto Ricans in New York during the 1950s and 1960s. This edition spans 172 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into the unique challenges faced by this generation, known as “Nuyoricans,” as they navigated issues of race, assimilation, and equity within a diverse society.
Readers will find an intimate examination of critical themes such as community, identity, and values through the sisters’ narratives. The book addresses the complexities of their upbringing and the impact of their cultural background on their lives. By focusing on personal recollections, On Becoming Nuyoricans provides insight into the broader historical context of multicultural education and the experiences of immigrant families in America.
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On Becoming Nuyoricans takes an intimate look at two sisters’ experiences growing up as part of the first generation of female Puerto Ricans born and raised in New York during the 1950s and 1960s. This generation of Puerto Ricans, also referred to as «Nuyoricans», played a critical role in helping to define unique issues of race, assimilation, and equity for immigrants who were not white Europeans (African Americans notwithstanding) in a society that defined itself as a «melting pot». This book also examines critical issues related to community, home, class, values, motivation, and identity that have played a role in molding who those women are today. In essence, On Becoming Nuyoricans provides an important look at a pivotal period in American society as depicted in these sisters’ narratives and an analysis of their recollections.
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