Megged, Amos, authorUniversity Press of Colorado, publisher2020-03-162020-03-162019https://hdl.handle.net/10217/201423Includes bibliographical references and index.An approach to lingering views on single, plebeian women in Latin American historiography and specifically Mexico. Major revelations that single women in lower echelons of society in early to mid-colonial Mexico were able to transcend class and race barriers in spite of poverty and unfavorable social circumstances.--Provided by publisher.Mise-en-scène -- The major themes of concern -- Female-headed households -- Raising children -- Singleness and sexuality -- Sheltering sisterhood -- Representational spaces -- Comforting rituals -- Conclusions -- Appendix 1. Isabel de Montoya's genealogy -- Appendix 2. The partial census of Mexico City, 1670-1695.born digitalbooksengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.All rights reserved. User is responsible for compliance. Please contact University Press of Colorado at https://upcolorado.com/our-books/rights-and-permissions for use information.Households -- MexicoSingle women -- Mexico -- HistorySingle women -- Mexico -- Social conditionsMexico -- History -- Spanish colony, 1540-1810Mexico -- Social conditions -- To 1810TextAccess is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University and Western Colorado University communities only.