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x, 134 p. ; 25 cm, Includes bibliographical references and index, Series foreword / by Ilan Stavans -- Introduction -- Quinceañera debutante : rites and regalia of American debdom / by Karal Ann Marling -- La quinceañera : making gender and ethnic identities / by Karen Mary Dávalos -- The power of ritual in the Chicano community : a young woman's status and expanding family ties / by Ruth Horowitz -- From church blessing to quinceañera Barbie : America as \"spiritual benefactor\" in la quinceañera / by Kristen Deiter -- Becoming a mujercita : rituals, fiestas, and religious discourses / by Valentina Napolitano -- Performances of race, culture, class, and religion in the Sommerville community / by Sara Arcaya -- Give us this day / by Judith Ortiz-Cofer -- La bendición / by Julia Alvarez -- A conversation with Francisca \"Panchita\" Dávila