Conclusion: Toward a Pan-Latina Global Alliance

Abstract

As the first decade of the twenty-first century draws to a close, it is truly a pleasure to witness further development of U.S. Latina/o narratives, especially with an important trend toward transnational connections. In this age of globalization, the “new” narratives by Latina writers in the post-2000 period further complicate representations of identity, by adding the multiracial and gender factors in the equation as the writers migrate across continents, nations, cities, and towns to understand rapidly changing communities in the United States and beyond. This group of Latina writers has made it a priority to investigate and illustrate in their narratives causes that have affected their communities and families during historical migrations and global colonialisms. These women writers are also interested in addressing transnational experiences that have been influenced by modernization through media over time (e.g., film, music, television) to confront how technology is affecting the image of their communities. More importantly, Latina writers can have a direct impact on the public by contesting limited portrayals of Latino/as in other sectors of society. By incorporating a dialogue between Latin American and U.S. culture, history, and politics, these Latina writers are critiquing forms of power (e.g., the government, legal system, education) that have made decisions and thus marginalized the voiceless on both sides of the transnational divide.