What are "Latin looks"? A Latin look may seem at first blush to be something that everyone recognizes-brunette, sensual, expressive, animated, perhaps threatening. But upon reflection, we realize that these are the images that are prevalent in the media, while the reality in Latino communities is of a rich diversity of people and images. This book
These essays represent a selection of writing on how Latinos have been portrayed in American films, television and other media since the early years of the 20th century, and how images have changed over time in response to social and political change.
