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Author:
Mallard, Isreal G., 1980- author.
Title:
The politics of being Afro-Latino/Latina : ethnicity, colorism, and political representation in Washington, D.C. / Isreal G. Mallard.
Publisher:
Lexington Books,
Copyright Date:
2022
Description:
xiii, 109 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Subject:
Minorities--Political activity--Washington (D.C.)
Black people--Latin America--Social conditions.
Colorism--Political aspects--Washington (D.C.)
Ethnicity--Political aspects--Washington (D.C.)
United States--Politics and government.
United States--Psychological aspects.--Psychological aspects.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Background -- Competing perspectives -- Afro-Latino/a identity and electability -- Pathways to political office -- Summary, conclusions, and policy recommendations.
Summary:
"The author examines the presumed social/racial factors that influence the electability of Afro-Latinos/as into political offices in Washington, DC. He argues that ethnicity and pigmentocracy as well as other social/racial factors influence the pathway to political office for self-identified Afro-Latinos/as in Washington, DC"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
1666908177
9781666908176
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1322180315
LCCN:
2022026866
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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