The Evolution of Luz: A Case Study of Gendered Tensions of Romance and Domesticity in the Life of a Former Migrant, Chicana College Student

Abstract

This paper is a case study of a Chicana former migrant in her first year of college through CAMP (College Assistance Migrant Program), and how she negotiated the challenges of family, romance, and the desire to reach her goals. Through narrative analysis, the authors examine the thoughts, words, and experiences of Luz’s life to provide insight to the complex world of vacillating identities across cultural borders and gender role expectations of community, school, and society.

An Investigation of the Factors Contributing to Successful Completion of Undergraduate Degrees by the Students Enrolled in the College Assistance Migrant Program

“…To help guide the researchers in organizing their analysis, some of the research reviewed previously was used in the template. However, other studies with significant findings, such as those carried out by Reyes et al (2011), Willison and Jang (2009), and Araujo (2011), were also used to analyze the content. This template is to be found in Appendix B.…”

“…Another barrier is the unclear expectations of what a college environment will be (Arana et al, 2011). A case study by Reyes, Valles, and Salinas (2011) discusses the difficulty in navigating two different cultures. In summary, many of these factors may contribute to the potential failure for farmworker students in completion of a bachelor’s degree.…”

Lending Student Voice to Latino ELL Migrant Children's Perspectives on Learning

“…As noted in a study by McHatton, Zalaquett, and Cranson-Gingras (2006), many migrant students reported that barriers to their success included study deficiencies, peer pressure to take part in non-learning activities, dysfunction in the school setting, and work and family matters that interfered with school. In addition, many families simply expect their children to continue the cycle of migrant work and exert substantial pressure on children to perpetuate that cycle (Reyes, Valles, & Salinas, 2011).…”