Latina Legislator
Leticia Van de Putte and the Road to Leadership
978-1-60344-062-2 Cloth
5.5 x 8.5 x 0 in
192 pp. 5 b&w photos., 11 graphs.
Pub Date: 10/07/2008
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As Sharon A. Navarro shows in Latina Legislator, the dramatic boycott is a fitting image for Van de Putte’s life and career. Though she initially ran for office on a shoestring budget, Senator Van de Putte has successfully authored and sponsored legislation that has reformed the state welfare system, revamped the Juvenile Code, and provided a healthcare safety net for children in Texas. Multiple civic and community groups have recognized her as one of the most effective and influential lawmakers in Texas.
With Van de Putte as her central case study, Navarro assesses the possibilities for other Latina and all female legislators. Further, her analysis of Van de Putte’s record provides a context for judging legislative effectiveness and productivity. This book is invaluable for those interested in Texas and regional politics as well as women’s and ethnic studies.
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