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Author Chávez, Maria, 1968-

Title Everyday injustice : Latino professionals and racism / Maria Chávez
Published Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, ©2011

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Description 1 online resource (267 pages)
Series Perspectives on a Multiracial America
Perspectives on a multiracial America series.
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
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. Examining the experiences of many of the most privileged members of the largest racial and ethnic community in the United States, Maria Chávez provides important insights into the challenges facing racialized groups, particularly Latinos, in the United States. Her study looks at Latino lawyers in depth, weaving powerful personal stories and interview excerpts with a broader analysis of survey research and focus groups. The book examines racial framing in America, the role of language and culture among Latino professionals, the role of Latinos in the workplace, their level of civic participation, and the important role that education plays in improving their experiences. One chapter discusses the unique challenges that Latinas the workplaceorkplace as both women and people of color. The findings outlined in Everyday Injustice suggest that despite considerable success in overcoming educational, economic, and class barriers, Latino professionals still experience marginalization. A powerful illustration of racism and inequality in America"--Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-259) and index
Notes English
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Subject Hispanic American professional employees.
Hispanic Americans -- Employment.
Discrimination in employment -- United States.
Race discrimination -- United States.
Hispanic American lawyers.
Hispanic Americans -- Social conditions
Racism -- United States
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Labor.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Labor & Industrial Relations.
Discrimination in employment
Hispanic American lawyers
Hispanic American professional employees
Hispanic Americans -- Employment
Hispanic Americans -- Social conditions
Race discrimination
Racism
United States
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2011009797
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