Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Introduction. Challenges to the Double Disadvantage Theory 1
5. PART I. Attitudinal Advantages for Latinas
6. 1. Gender and Racial Attitudes in Politics 15
7. 2. Positive Interaction of Gender and Race/Ethnicity 32
8. PART II. Political and Electoral Advantages for Latinas
9. 3. Predicting Latina Political Office-holding 53
10. 4. Diverse State Legislators in Texas 73
11. 5. Diverse State Legislators in California 101
12. Conclusion. Explanations for Latina Political Success 131
13. Appendix 137
14. Bibliography 165
15. Index 179