Puerto Rico. Paradise invaded
Description
This program examines the work of the resolute women of the Puerto Rican independence movement. The first woman mayor of San Juan, Felisa Rincon, discusses problems of delinquency and crime within the culture, and how women are contributing to a solution. Feminism and women's rights in the areas of divorce, abortion, and employment are examined, along with racism experienced by Puerto Ricans in the U.S.
Runtime
59 min
Series
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2006], c1998
Database
Films on Demand
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