Norma Iglesias Prieto and Norma I. Prieto - Beautiful Flowers of the Maquiladora: Life Histories of Women Workers in Tijuana

Beautiful Flowers Of The Maquiladora: Life Histories Of

"Poignant and powerful, this work is a tribute to the dignity of the human spirit. It should be required reading for policymakers on both sides of the political border separating Mexico and the United States."—Vicki L. Ruiz, Professor of History and Women's Studies, Arizona State UniversityPublish ed originally as La flor mas bella de la maquiladora, this beautifully written book is based on interviews the author conducted with more than fifty Mexican women who work in the assembly plants along the U.S.-Mexico border. A descriptive analytic study conducted in the late 1970s, the book uses compelling testimonials to detail the struggles these women face. The experiences of women in maquiladoras are attracting increasing attention from scholars, especially in the context of ongoing Mexican migration to the country's northern frontier and in light of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This book is among t