Write a review on From Out of the Shadows: Mexican Women in Twentieth-Century America by Vicki L. Ruiz
1. Briefly discuss the topic of the book and its main argument? (Tip: How does gender
and any of the following: ethnicity, class, region, generation, or sexuality enable
Mexican American women to create and retain their culture?
2. How is the book organized (e.g. chronological/topical)?
3. What sources does the author use?
4. What evidence does the author provide to prove her thesis? Discuss two of the authors main points with examples.
5. How has From Out of the Shadows helped you understand the experience of Mexican women in American history?
Please cite any quotes or other paraphrased information from the text in your review.
