When Was Puerto Rican: The Question of Identity in a U.S. Colony

For over a century, Puerto Rico has been a colony of the United States. This has had a profound impact on the island's history, culture, and politics. One of the most contested issues in Puerto Rican society today is the question of identity. What does it mean to be Puerto Rican? Is it possible to be both Puerto Rican and American? These are complex questions that have no easy answers.

When I Was Puerto Rican: A Memoir (A Merloyd Lawrence Book)

by Esmeralda Santiago

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In her new book, When Was Puerto Rican?, Dr. Yarimar Bonilla explores the question of Puerto Rican identity in depth. Bonilla argues that Puerto Rican identity is not static, but rather fluid and constantly evolving. It is shaped by a variety of factors, including history, culture, politics, and economics. Bonilla's book provides a nuanced and interdisciplinary approach to the question of Puerto Rican identity, drawing on a wide range of sources, including historical documents, literary texts, and popular culture.

Bonilla begins her book by examining the history of Puerto Rico under U.S. colonialism. She argues that the United States has played a major role in shaping Puerto Rican identity, both through its policies and its cultural influence. Bonilla discusses how the United States has imposed its own language, culture, and values on Puerto Rico, and how this has led to a sense of alienation and dispossession among many Puerto Ricans.

In addition to examining the impact of U.S. colonialism, Bonilla also explores the role of Puerto Rican culture in shaping identity. She discusses the importance of music, dance, and literature in Puerto Rican society, and how these forms of expression have helped to create a sense of community and belonging. Bonilla also examines the role of the Puerto Rican diaspora in shaping identity. She argues that the experiences of Puerto Ricans who have migrated to the United States have had a profound impact on the way that Puerto Ricans see themselves and their place in the world.

When Was Puerto Rican? is a groundbreaking book that offers a fresh perspective on the question of Puerto Rican identity. Bonilla's nuanced and interdisciplinary approach provides a valuable contribution to the literature on Puerto Rican history, culture, and politics. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex and evolving nature of Puerto Rican identity.

About the Author

Dr. Yarimar Bonilla is an associate professor of anthropology at Rutgers University. She is the author of several books and articles on Puerto Rican history, culture, and politics. Her work has been widely praised for its rigor, insight, and originality.

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When I Was Puerto Rican: A Memoir (A Merloyd Lawrence Book)

by Esmeralda Santiago

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	887 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	289 pages

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