Julia Alvarez and Yolanda

In 2 pages, write about Julia Alvarez’s book YO! and talk about the gender roles and immigration presented in the book. and how does that tie in with author’s real life and her character Yolanda (which is suppose to represent her in the story)

These types of gender roles are very present in Julia Alvarez’s book ¡Yo! that explores how immigrants search for identity and a place in the world. Yolanda has been faced with many challenges as a Latin American, gender roles being a major one, she has experienced gender roles as a writer, within her family, as a Dominican, and as an American.

Most important aspect on this paper is to tie the author  and the book together with gender role and being a immigrant.

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