Our Lady of Guadalupe
Faith and Empowerment Among Mexican-American Women
Published on 1. April 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
263 pages
978-0-292-77062-1 (ISBN)
Description
Our Lady of Guadalupe is the most important religious symbol of Mexico and one of the most powerful female icons of Mexican culture. In this study, based on research done among second-generation Mexican-American women, Rodriguez examines the role the symbol of Guadalupe has played in the development of these women. She goes beyond the thematic and religious implications of the symbol to delve into its relevance to their daily lives.
Rodriguez's study offers an important reinterpretation of one of the New World's most potent symbols. Her conclusions dispute the common perception that Guadalupe is a model of servility and suffering. Rather, she reinterprets the symbol of Guadalupe as a liberating and empowering catalyst for Mexican-American women.
Rodriguez's study offers an important reinterpretation of one of the New World's most potent symbols. Her conclusions dispute the common perception that Guadalupe is a model of servility and suffering. Rather, she reinterprets the symbol of Guadalupe as a liberating and empowering catalyst for Mexican-American women.
Reviews / Votes
Rodriguez examines the holy image in a scholarly and informative way. Her six years of research lead her to assert that Mexican-American women learn from Guadalupe about themselves as well as something about who God is. This is a study of dignity and humanity, of true power. (National Catholic Reporter)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Austin, TX
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
434 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-292-77062-1 (9780292770621)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Foreword by Fr. Virgilio Elizondo
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Historical Context: The Spanish Conquest
Chapter 2. Our Lady of Guadalupe: Story, Icon, Experience
Chapter 3. Insights from the Experience of Juan Diego, First Perceiver of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Chapter 4. The Experience of Mexican-American Women
Chapter 5. Methodology and Research Findings
Chapter 6. Analysis: Six Questions
Chapter 7. Theological Significance
Chapter 8. Conclusions
Appendixes
A-1: Demographic Questionnaire
A-2: Level of Religious and Cultural Participation
A-3: Most Important Church Holiday, Symbol, and Belief
A-4: Most Important Religious and Cultural Holidays-Ranked
B-1: The Adjective Check List (ACL)
B-2: Sample Scores
B-3: Categorization of Participants' Statements according to DeVos's Motivational Concerns
C: Consent and Participation Agreement Form
Bibliography
Index
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Historical Context: The Spanish Conquest
Chapter 2. Our Lady of Guadalupe: Story, Icon, Experience
Chapter 3. Insights from the Experience of Juan Diego, First Perceiver of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Chapter 4. The Experience of Mexican-American Women
Chapter 5. Methodology and Research Findings
Chapter 6. Analysis: Six Questions
Chapter 7. Theological Significance
Chapter 8. Conclusions
Appendixes
A-1: Demographic Questionnaire
A-2: Level of Religious and Cultural Participation
A-3: Most Important Church Holiday, Symbol, and Belief
A-4: Most Important Religious and Cultural Holidays-Ranked
B-1: The Adjective Check List (ACL)
B-2: Sample Scores
B-3: Categorization of Participants' Statements according to DeVos's Motivational Concerns
C: Consent and Participation Agreement Form
Bibliography
Index