Graduation Date
Summer 2019
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Master of Arts degree with a major in Sociology
Committee Chair Name
Dr. Jennifer Eichstedt
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Dr. Renée Byrd
Keywords
Chingona, Xingona, Chicana, Latina, Latinx, Empowerment, Feminism, Women, Gender, Race, Ethnicity, Identity, Photo-elicitation
Subject Categories
Sociology
Abstract
Mujeres across the country are claiming the Chingona identity and using it to cultivate their Chingona strength, feel empowered, and live for their own approval. A Chingona in this newly reclaimed use means a woman who embodies confidence, acceptance of self, reclamation of sexuality, siguiendo le adelante por su propio camino sin importarle lo que digan los demás, rejects social and cultural norms/expectations of women, and uses her strengths to empower and uplift others. Through the reclamation of this identity, these mujeres are moving beyond being hijas de la chingada to being Chingonas. This research highlights the Chingona identity through interviews and photo elicitation with nine participants to get an in-depth view of how participants make sense of their identity. This research highlights the reasons why this identity is being claimed, what it takes to be a Chingona, and the challenges faced when claiming this identity. Participants navigate the multiple identities and cultures they hold through the creation of their Chingona identity, and are able to break past challenges, barriers, norms, and expectations. Through this identity, Chingonas are being empowered to be the best version of themselves, are supporting and uplifting each other, and serving as role models for their community.
Citation Style
ASA
Recommended Citation
Haro, Celia Orosco, "Cultivating Chingona power: a study on the Chingona identity" (2019). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 297.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/297
Included in
Chicana/o Studies Commons, Ethnic Studies Commons, Gender and Sexuality Commons, Latina/o Studies Commons, Other Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Commons, Quantitative, Qualitative, Comparative, and Historical Methodologies Commons, Race and Ethnicity Commons, Women's Studies Commons