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From Coveralls to Zoot Suits: The Lives of Mexican American Women on the World War II Home Front,Used
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During World War II, unprecedented employment avenues opened up for women and minorities in U.S. defense industries at the same time that massive population shifts and the war challenged Americans to rethink notions of race. At this extraordinary historical moment, Mexican American women found new means to exercise control over their lives in the home, workplace, and nation. In From Coveralls to Zoot Suits, Elizabeth R. Escobedo explores how, as war workers and volunteers, dance hostesses and zoot suiters, respectable young ladies and rebellious daughters, these young women used wartime conditions to serve the United States in its time of need and to pursue their own desires.But even after the war, as Escobedo shows, Mexican American women had to continue challenging workplace inequities and confronting family and communal resistance to their broadening public presence. Highlighting seldom heard voices of the "Greatest Generation," Escobedo examines these contradictions within Mexican families and their communities, exploring the impact of youth culture, outside employment, and family relations on the lives of women whose homefront experiences and everyday life choices would fundamentally alter the history of a generation.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'From Coveralls to Zoot Suits'? A: The book explores the experiences of Mexican American women during World War II, highlighting their roles in the workforce and how they challenged societal norms.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Elizabeth R. Escobedo, who examines the lives of Mexican American women during and after World War II.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'From Coveralls to Zoot Suits' published? A: The book was published on February 1, 2015.
- Q: Is this book new or used? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is an illustrated edition of the book.
- Q: What themes does the book address? A: The book addresses themes of race, gender, and the changing roles of women in society during wartime.
- Q: Is there any focus on family dynamics in the book? A: Yes, the book explores family dynamics and how they were influenced by the changing roles of women during and after the war.
- Q: What historical context does the book provide? A: The book provides historical context on World War II, focusing on how it impacted Mexican American communities and women's rights.