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Borderlands/La Frontera

The New Mestiza
Pages
251
Published
1987
Language
English

Synopsis

Gloria Anzaldúa's seminal work explores her identity as a Chicana, lesbian, activist, and writer. This collection of essays and poems redefines the concept of a border, presenting it as a dynamic space of cultural and psychic interaction rather than a simple division. This edition includes new reflections on Anzaldúa's lasting impact.

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Gloria Anzaldúa

“A woman who writes has power, and a woman with power is feared.” – Gloria Anzaldúa Gloria E. Anzaldúa was a guiding force in defining the contemporary Chicano/Chicana movement and a leader in lesbian and queer theory and identity. Born in southern Texas in 1977 she moved to California where she supported herself through her writing, lectures, and occasionally teaching courses in feminism, Chicano studies, or creative writing. She is perhaps best known for co-editing This Bridge Called My...

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