Download or read book Latina Girls written by Jill Denner and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2006-06 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The existing research has focused on stereotypical perceptions of Latinas as frequently dropping out of school, becoming teen mothers, or being involved with boyfriends in gangs. Latina Girls brings together cutting edge research that challenges these stereotypes.