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Summary Of She Is Old School Like That By Lorena Garcia

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Lorena Garcia wrote “She is Old School Like That,” this piece is about sex talks between mothers and daughters in the Latin American community. She examines the way which these talks are given and at what point in the life of the daughters they are given. Garcia points to the different methodology the Latina mothers used when talking to their daughters, and their reactions when they found out their daughters were engaging in sexual activity. Garcia claims that there is a certain pattern in which the Latina mothers behave. These women are the operation with a new definition of sexuality influenced and shaped by the heteronormative and patriarchal society. Most of the reading discussed the way which the mothers interacted with their daughters …show more content…

Other readings have discussed the history of sexuality—A history of Latina/o Sexualities. Throughout history, women were supposed to be passive. Women were there to please the man and ofter were viewed as the inferior. Sex was viewed as something that was essential only for reproduction; it was only to be pleasurable during a marriage and through very strict guidelines set by the church. This is still an influential way which women are being treated today. Throughout the articles when women expressed their sexuality they were victims; it was seen as something only males have the agency to do. Latina mothers often are not able to openly communicate with their daughters about potential metomorphic topics such as sex; however, the chapter allows us to understand why. There are various factors which influence the behavior of Latina mothers. These mothers have to operate within a particle, heteronormative society which is racial bounded. The women's reactions, although were affected “positive” from their upbringing were still formed within the confines of society. The chapters show the different ways which Latinas interact and the perception of sex. Often the voice of Latinas is lost and losing this voice means losing a part of history. It is important to record the way which Latinas are socialized about sex since it is reflected in the nature of their

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