Specialization:
20th Century American literature, U.S. Minority and Ethnic Literature, Cultural Studies and Critical Theory, Chicana/o and U.S. Latina/o Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Sexual Minorities and Immigration
Education:
B.A. (1987) English/Political Science, Texas A&M International
M.A. (1993) English Literature, Eastern Michigan University
Ph.D. (2001) English literature, U.C. Berkeley
Research:
- Chicana/o and U.S. Latina/o literature
- American Studies
- Transnational and Global Studies
- Gender and Sexuality
- LGBTQ Studies
Publications:
Books in Print
Postnationalism in Chicana/o Literature and Culture
University of Texas Press, 2009
The Un/Making of Latina/o Citizenship: Culture Politics and Aesthetics
Edited Critical Anthology
With Dr. Eliza Rodriguez Y Gibson, Co- Editor
Palgrave Macmillan Press 2014
Books In progress
Transmovimientos: The LGBTQ Immigrant Experience
Edited Critical Anthology
With Dr. Eddy Alvarez, Co- Editor
Articles
“Cultura Joteria: The In’s and Out of Latina/o Popular Culture.” Routledge Handbook of Latino Pop Culture. New York, London: Routledge, 2016
“Latina/o Gender and Sexuality: Making a Difference” Co Authored with Deena J. Gonzalez. Latino Heritage Theme Study (OAH) Organization of American Historians. (Forthcoming) Spring 2016
“Transnational Méxican Cultural Production: El Otro Lado” Blanco, Cano R, and Rita Urquijo-Ruiz. Global Mexican Cultural Productions. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.
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