Comparative Literature 268 - TRANSNATIONAL LATINA FEMINISMS

This course examines contemporary and foundational texts of Latina writing in the U.S. while tracing the Latin American roots of many of the writers. Constructions of ethnic identity, gender, Latinidad, race, class, sexuality and political consciousness are analyzed in light of the writers' coming to feminism. Texts by Cherrie Moraga, Esmeralda Santiago, Gloria Anzaldua, Sandra Cisneros and many others are included in readings that range from poetry and fiction to essay and theatre. Knowledge of Spanish is not required, but will be useful.