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Representing Latina/x Reproductive Decision-Making

Melissa Huerta

Representing Latina/x Reproductive Decision Making examines representations of reproductive decisions in cultural texts and engages with scholarship on Latina/x representation to interrogate what these representations mean for Latinx popular culture. Melissa Huerta demonstrates that cultural texts ranging from the work of Teatro Luna and television series like Jane the Virgin and Vida to the film Quinceañera and Favianna Rodriguez’s artwork can challenge traditional notions of Latina/x reproductive decisions, pointing to more inclusive understandings of people’s experiences. Huerta argues for the importance of cultural representation in theater, television, film and art and analyzes the roles language and images play in shaping meaning. This book will be of interest to scholars of cultural studies, gender studies, Latin American studies, and film and media studies.

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Lexington Books
Pages: 172 • Trim: 6¼ x 9¼
978-1-7936-2697-4 • Hardback • August 2022 • $105.00 • (£81.00)
978-1-7936-2699-8 • Paperback • March 2024 • $39.99 • (£30.00)
Subjects: Social Science / Women's Studies, Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural, Social Science / Ethnic Studies / General

Melissa Huerta is associate professor of Spanish at Denison University.

Chapter 1. Teatro Luna and Reproductive Decisions in Theatre and Performance

Chapter 2. Jane the Virgin: Reproductive Decision-Making in a 21st century Telenovela

Chapter 3. Navigating Reproductive Decisions and Transgressions in Vida and Quinceañera

Chapter 4. “Mi cuerpo. Yo decido:” Reproductive Decision-Making and Social Justice

Representing Latina/x Reproductive Decision Making offers exceedingly timely analyses of the distinct ways in which gendered Latinidad is represented with respect to issues such as infertility, abortion, and adoption, among others. Grounded in careful readings of a broad range of cultural texts, Melissa Huerta convincingly demonstrates the need for a greater focus on Latina/x reproductive decision making within studies of popular culture.


— María Elena Cepeda, Williams College


The tremendous value and timeliness of this book cannot be overstated. Melissa Huerta’s Latina/x Reproductive Decision Making not only tenders a host of breathtaking readings of pivotal cultural texts but it additionally reveals the high stakes of reproductive decision making on Latina/x lives. Displaying an unmatched originality and a deep commitment to the interlocking politics of gender, race, sexuality, and the body, this book is guaranteed to spark necessary conversation and debate for years to come.


— Richard T. Rodríguez, University of California, Riverside


Representing Latina/x Reproductive Decision-Making

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Summary
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  • Representing Latina/x Reproductive Decision Making examines representations of reproductive decisions in cultural texts and engages with scholarship on Latina/x representation to interrogate what these representations mean for Latinx popular culture. Melissa Huerta demonstrates that cultural texts ranging from the work of Teatro Luna and television series like Jane the Virgin and Vida to the film Quinceañera and Favianna Rodriguez’s artwork can challenge traditional notions of Latina/x reproductive decisions, pointing to more inclusive understandings of people’s experiences. Huerta argues for the importance of cultural representation in theater, television, film and art and analyzes the roles language and images play in shaping meaning. This book will be of interest to scholars of cultural studies, gender studies, Latin American studies, and film and media studies.

Details
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  • Lexington Books
    Pages: 172 • Trim: 6¼ x 9¼
    978-1-7936-2697-4 • Hardback • August 2022 • $105.00 • (£81.00)
    978-1-7936-2699-8 • Paperback • March 2024 • $39.99 • (£30.00)
    Subjects: Social Science / Women's Studies, Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural, Social Science / Ethnic Studies / General
Author
Author
  • Melissa Huerta is associate professor of Spanish at Denison University.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Chapter 1. Teatro Luna and Reproductive Decisions in Theatre and Performance

    Chapter 2. Jane the Virgin: Reproductive Decision-Making in a 21st century Telenovela

    Chapter 3. Navigating Reproductive Decisions and Transgressions in Vida and Quinceañera

    Chapter 4. “Mi cuerpo. Yo decido:” Reproductive Decision-Making and Social Justice

Reviews
Reviews
  • Representing Latina/x Reproductive Decision Making offers exceedingly timely analyses of the distinct ways in which gendered Latinidad is represented with respect to issues such as infertility, abortion, and adoption, among others. Grounded in careful readings of a broad range of cultural texts, Melissa Huerta convincingly demonstrates the need for a greater focus on Latina/x reproductive decision making within studies of popular culture.


    — María Elena Cepeda, Williams College


    The tremendous value and timeliness of this book cannot be overstated. Melissa Huerta’s Latina/x Reproductive Decision Making not only tenders a host of breathtaking readings of pivotal cultural texts but it additionally reveals the high stakes of reproductive decision making on Latina/x lives. Displaying an unmatched originality and a deep commitment to the interlocking politics of gender, race, sexuality, and the body, this book is guaranteed to spark necessary conversation and debate for years to come.


    — Richard T. Rodríguez, University of California, Riverside


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