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Self-Representation and Assimilation Strategies in U.S.-Mexico Borderland Narratives

Panel: 
Latina/o Literature and Culture
Abstract: 

This paper explores the underlying mechanics of Mexican-American immigration and assimilation, and situates corresponding narratives as modern day iterations of passing literature: they deploy variations of familiar performance and reading strategies, as regulated through cultural scripts and code-switching practices.

Presenter Information
First Name: 
Melanie
Last Name: 
Hernandez
Institution: 
University of Washington, Seattle