Transformations of La Familia on the U.S.-Mexico Border

Raquel R. Marquez, Harriett Romo

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English

University of Notre Dame Press
01 April 2008

Gender studies, gender groups; Welfare & benefit systems

Series: Latino Perspectives

No international relationship of the United States is as encumbered by history, geography, culture, language, and economics as the one with Mexico. Given the scale and importance of the flow of commerce and culture across the border, however, surprisingly few studies have examined the micro-level impact of border immigration patterns, economic systems, and policies on families in the region. Recognizing this void, the women scholars represented here-all of whom have studied and lived near la frontera-explore the complexity of border dynamics. They offer a well-rounded portrayal of Latino families and their response to changes at the border.

The authors focus primarily on women and changes within families on the border-in response to women's economic strategies, labor market participation, and interactions with relatives and others. Quantitative chapters provide demographic analyses of population changes in new immigrant areas, the conditions of children and families along the border, and the work patterns of border families and women entrepreneurs. Qualitative chapters provide insights into the rites of passage celebrated across borders and the transnational lives of women and their families. The volume concludes with recommendations for collaborative U.S.-Mexico border policies that support families.

Edited by: Raquel R. Marquez, Harriett Romo
Imprint: University of Notre Dame Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 450g
ISBN: 9780268035099
ISBN 10: 0268035091
Series: Latino Perspectives
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 01 April 2008
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Raquel R. Márquez is associate professor of sociology at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Reviews for Transformations of La Familia on the U.S.-Mexico Border

Scholars from Texas, California, and Arizona bring perspectives both of women and social sciences to bear on how conditions, opportunities, and constraints of the late 20th and early 21st centuries have changed families on both sides of the border. Book News