"The questions dealt with in this book are not often treated within the mainstream historiography of Puerto Rico, for gender is generally relegated to a separate niche within the learning processes. Students of the history of Puerto Rico have little opportunity to read about these issues, and yet they continue to influence lives and give meaning to the daily experiences of present-day inhabitants of the island and communities abroad. This is an important void and deserves attention." -Astrid Cubano Iguina 