Monday, March 2, 2009

Grassroots Activism: Mothers of East Los Angeles

Grassroots Activism: Mothers of East Los Angeles

Discussion question:

What does the experience of Mothers of East Los Angeles contribute to our understanding of democracy?


Study guide questions:

Minority neighborhoods and communities are more likely to be located near what?

How did Mothers of East Los Angeles come to existence?

How has Mothers of East Los Angeles transformed women’s personal identities and their idea of “mothering”?