Creating Masculinity in Los Angeles's Little Manila - (Popular Cultures, Everyday Lives) by Linda España-Maram (Paperback)

This groundbreaking book, "Flaunting Virginity: Filipino Laborers in Los Angeles's Little Manila," offers a fresh perspective on the immigrant experience of Filipinos in America during the 1920s to 1940s.

Through an innovative analysis of oral histories and previously untapped archival records, author Linda España-Maram sheds light on the ways in which Filipino workers challenged racist attitudes and established niches of autonomy in their daily lives. The book delves into the complex relationships between Filipinos and other communities of color in Los Angeles, including Chinese, Mexican Americans, and African Americans.

España-Maram's comprehensive approach provides a nuanced understanding of the multidimensional quality of these men's lives, highlighting their struggles and triumphs in the face of discrimination and marginalization. With its engaging perspective and innovative methodology, "Flaunting Virginity" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Filipino immigrant experiences in America.

España-Maram's expertise as an associate professor of Asian American Studies at California State University, Long Beach, shines through in her thoughtful and insightful analysis.

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