Critical race and LatCrit theory and method: Counter-storytelling

@article{Solorzano2001CriticalRA,
  title={Critical race and LatCrit theory and method: Counter-storytelling},
  author={Daniel Gilbert Solorzano and Tara J. Yosso},
  journal={International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education},
  year={2001},
  volume={14},
  pages={471 - 495}
}
Using critical race theory as a framework, the article utilizes counter-storytelling to examine the different forms of racial and gender discrimination experienced by Chicana and Chicano graduate students. After describing the critical race theory framework and counter-storytelling method, the article moves to a story of two composite and data-driven characters, Professor Leticia Garcia and graduate student Esperanza Gonzalez. Various theoretical and conceptual issues such as self-doubt… 
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