essay

Symbolic strategies for change: a discussion of the Chicana women's movement

twice a minority : mexican american womenSt. Louis, Missouri • Published In 1980 • Pages: 95-108

By: Mason, Terry.

Abstract
In this study Mason looks at one of the ways in which politically active CHICANAS (Mexican American women) represent and advocate a change in women's status through the dramatic performance of ACTOS, a type of political theater. Two of these dramas are examined by the author in the text. These '… performances are dramatizations of an ideology that defines some of the social and cultural expectations limiting women and indicates how they should be changed' (p. 95). Mason also attempts to further delineate some of the distinctive features of the CHICANA feminist ideology and to discuss some of the social and political factors influencing its expression.
Subjects
Drama
Musical and theatrical productions
Gender status
Political movements
culture
Chicanos
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Social Scientist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 2001
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
ca. 1970s
Coverage Place
Texas, United States
Notes
Terry Mason
Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-108)
LCCN
80011177
LCSH
Mexican Americans