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The Mayans Among Us: Migrant Women and Meatpacking on the Great Plains,Used
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The Mayans Among Us conveys the unique experiences of Central American indigenous immigrants to the Great Plains, many of whom are political refugees from repressive, wartorn countries. Ann L. Sittig, a Spanish instructor, and Martha Florinda Gonzlez, a Mayan community leader living in Nebraska, have gathered the oral histories of contemporary Mayan women living in the state and working in meatpacking plants. Sittig and Gonzlez initiated group dialogues with Mayan women about the psychological, sociological, and economic wounds left by war, poverty, immigration, and residence in a new country. Distinct from Latin Americas economic immigrants and often overlooked in media coverage of Latino and Latina migration to the plains, the Mayans share their concerns and hopes as they negotiate their new home, culture, language, and life in Nebraska. Longtime Nebraskans share their perspectives on the immigrants as well.The Mayans Among Us poignantly explores how Mayan women in rural Nebraska meatpacking plants weave together their three distinct identities: Mayan, Central American, and American.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Mayans Among Us'? A: 'The Mayans Among Us' explores the experiences of Central American indigenous immigrants, particularly Mayan women, living in Nebraska and working in meatpacking plants.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Ann L. Sittig, a Spanish instructor, and Martha Florinda González, a Mayan community leader.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Mayans Among Us' have? A: 'The Mayans Among Us' contains 216 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Mayans Among Us' published? A: 'The Mayans Among Us' was published on March 1, 2016.
- Q: What are the unique identities discussed in the book? A: The book discusses how Mayan women in Nebraska navigate their identities as Mayan, Central American, and American.
- Q: Is 'The Mayans Among Us' suitable for academic research? A: Yes, this book provides valuable insights into the experiences of Mayan immigrants and can be a useful resource for academic research on migration and cultural identity.
- Q: Does this book include personal stories or oral histories? A: Yes, 'The Mayans Among Us' includes oral histories gathered from contemporary Mayan women.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: 'The Mayans Among Us' falls under the category of State & Local literature.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Mayans Among Us'? A: The book explores themes of psychological, sociological, and economic challenges faced by Mayan women due to war, poverty, and immigration.