Our Lady of Guadalupe

Faith and Empowerment Among Mexican-American Women

Häftad, Engelska, 1994

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Beskrivning

Our Lady of Guadalupe is the most important religious symbol of Mexico and one of the most powerful female icons of Mexican culture. In this study, based on research done among second-generation Mexican-American women, Rodriguez examines the role the symbol of Guadalupe has played in the development of these women. She goes beyond the thematic and religious implications of the symbol to delve into its relevance to their daily lives.Rodriguez's study offers an important reinterpretation of one of the New World's most potent symbols. Her conclusions dispute the common perception that Guadalupe is a model of servility and suffering. Rather, she reinterprets the symbol of Guadalupe as a liberating and empowering catalyst for Mexican-American women.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1994-04-01
Mått:152 x 229 x 20 mm
Vikt:399 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:263
Förlag:University of Texas Press
ISBN:9780292770621

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Genusvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik

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Jeanette Rodriguez is a professor of religion at Seattle University.

Recensioner i media

Rodriguez examines the holy image in a scholarly and informative way. Her six years of research lead her to assert that Mexican-American women learn from Guadalupe about themselves as well as something about who God is. This is a study of dignity and humanity, of true power. (National Catholic Reporter)

Innehållsförteckning

Foreword by Fr. Virgilio ElizondoPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1. Historical Context: The Spanish ConquestChapter 2. Our Lady of Guadalupe: Story, Icon, ExperienceChapter 3. Insights from the Experience of Juan Diego, First Perceiver of Our Lady of GuadalupeChapter 4. The Experience of Mexican-American WomenChapter 5. Methodology and Research FindingsChapter 6. Analysis: Six QuestionsChapter 7. Theological SignificanceChapter 8. ConclusionsAppendixes A-1: Demographic QuestionnaireA-2: Level of Religious and Cultural ParticipationA-3: Most Important Church Holiday, Symbol, and BeliefA-4: Most Important Religious and Cultural Holidays-RankedB-1: The Adjective Check List (ACL)B-2: Sample ScoresB-3: Categorization of Participants' Statements according to DeVos's Motivational ConcernsC: Consent and Participation Agreement FormBibliographyIndex