Feminism on the Border: Chicana Gender Politics and Literature

by Sonia Saldívar-Hull

Book Overview

In this bold contribution to contemporary feminist theory, Sonia Sald?var-Hull argues for a feminism that transcends national borders and ethnic identities. Grounding her work in an analysis of the novels and short stories of three Chicana writers--Gloria Anzald?a, Sandra Cisneros, and Helena Mar?a Viramontes--Sald?var-Hull examines a range of Chicana feminist writing from several disciplines, which she collects under the term "feminism on the border."...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520207335
• ISBN13: 9780520207332
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Well Done

The author not only argues for feminism, but she does so in a unique manner, and innovative approach by arguing for feminism across borders. She compares and defines literary and national borders. This book is extremely thorough on all aspects of Chicana feminist writing available, by engaging historical theories as well as contemporary notions. To really grasp the experience, the author has certainly covered her basis in terms of depth, substance, truth and validity.