Globalizing the Care Chain: Representations of Latinas in Maid in America

Irune del Rio Gabiola; Irune Gabiola

Globalizing the Care Chain: Representations of Latinas in Maid in America

Butler University

Butler University

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Abstract

The article examines the portrayal of Latina women as housemaids in the U.S. as depicted in the documentary film "Maid in America" directed by Anayansi Prado. It discusses the social injustice and sacrifices undergone by the Latinas in order to survive in the host country. It also analyzes the image of the Latina as an ideal mother of both her native and host country.

Original language	American English
Journal	Scholarship and Professional Work - LAS
Volume	42
Issue number	1
State	Published - Jan 1 2013

Keywords

media representations of hispanic women
social justice
women household employees

Disciplines

Film and Media Studies
Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Ethnicity in Communication
Spanish and Portuguese Language and Literature

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Globalizing the Care Chain: Representations of Latinas in Maid in America

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