Paper Topic: The topic of your paper should be related to one of the themes or experiences of the people presented in From Out of the Shadows.  If you already have an idea of a topic you will like to do research discuss your idea with me as soon as possible. If are not sure on what topic you want to research, please talk to me before or after class or by e-mail.  If you do not have an approved research topic by the designated date, your final grade will be affected.  

 Possible topics:

Mexicana/Chicana Identity  
Women and emigration          
Mexicana/Chicana activism and resistance
Mexicana/Chicanas and mutual assistance organizations
Women in the Mexican Revolution   
Chicana women and the mainstream
Women and the labor movement      
Mexicana/Chicana women in social movements
Chicana gender roles  
Chicana women and the military                   
Chicana women and the prision system
Chicana women in the arts
Chicanas in Education 
Chicana women in politics