Local author discusses book on the gender role of Latina women
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An event focusing on the cultural construct of Marianism is scheduled for Thursday, September 5, at 5:30 p.m. at the Eastern Monroe Public Library (Hughes Library), 1002 Route 611 in Stroudsburg. Marianism may be a word you, like me, don’t know the meaning of. The definition explains it as a traditional gender role in Latino and Hispanic cultures that describes the ideal behavior for women.
The author Dr. Damary Bonilla-Rodriguez wrote and published the book “Modern Marianismo: Its Relevance and the Connection to Impostor Syndrome and Perfectionism”.
Dr. Bonilla-Rodriguez is known to many local residents for her service as a member of the East Stroudsburg Area School District Board of Education and as a resident of Pike County. In 2014, she was awarded a Coors Light Prize. Reviews (Leader) Finalist and recipient of numerous awards including a proclamation from the NYS Assembly, Proud to be Latina, Soya Poderosa Award as well as many others, including contributions to the Huffington Post. She has also appeared as a national speaker on this and related issues and served on Governor Tom Wolf’s Latino Commission, where she chaired the statewide education committee for six years.
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The book challenges prevailing stereotypes and encourages a critical examination of the complex interplay of gender roles and societal expectations. It addresses the cultural construct of Marianism and offers a nuanced examination of the deep-rooted societal expectations of women.
In addition, the work allows her to analyze the idea that women are self-sacrificing and caring figures who are systematically conditioned to put the needs of others above their own. In a recent podcast with Jackie Tapia, Bonilla-Rodgriguez discussed the cultural barriers, societal expectations, and pressures that hold Latinas back. Bonilla-Rodgriguez also emphasizes that Marianism does not only affect Latinas, but all women.
The presentation will provide an opportunity to learn more about the three ideologies covered in the book – Marianism, Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome – and how they impact people’s lives and careers. The program will also allow for a community discussion about the ideologies and a book signing following the presentation.
This event is presented in partnership with the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, FLECHA, Youth Infusion and Pocono Latin Fest and Rebel Stages.
So make a note of the date and time. Take the opportunity to meet the author in person, talk to him or her and learn more about the topic.
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