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The Formation of Identity in High-Achieving, Mexican-American Professional Women

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• • Esmeralda de los Santos
  • University of the Incarnet Word

Abstract

This study examines how ten, high-achieving, professional Mexican-American women negotiate the Mexican-American and Anglo cultures and identifies what impact this negotiation has on their sense of identity. The women's early socialization determines whether they acculturate to the dominant culture; irritate it; adapt to it; or reject it.

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How to Cite: de los Santos, E. (1998) “The Formation of Identity in High-Achieving, Mexican-American Professional Women”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(1998).