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Good Maya women : migration and revitalization of clothing and language in highland Guatemala / Joyce N. Bennett.

Author/creator Bennett, Joyce N., 1985-
Format Electronic and Book
Publication InfoTuscaloosa : The University of Alabama Press, [2022]
Descriptionxiii, 146 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Supplemental Content Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subject(s)
Contents Introduction -- Part I. migration -- Brenda's story: "If they can support our language, why don't I?" -- Lucia and Melinda's stories: "our language is valuable" -- Part II. activism -- Feeling strong through language revitalization -- Traje as co-text: clothing revitalization at home -- Conclusion: strength through solidarity -- Appendix: methodologies for researching language and clothing revitalization -- Glossary.
Abstract "Analyzes the forced migration of Maya women from the highlands of Guatemala and their turn toward language and indigenous clothing revitalization upon their return home"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 127-139) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2021028949
ISBN9780817321161 (cloth)
ISBN(ebook)

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