Author Date

2025-04-21

Degree Name

Department

History

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Defense Date

2025-04-23

Publication Date

2025-06-06

First Faculty Advisor

Ignacio Garcia

First Faculty Reader

Rebecca de Schweinitz

Honors Coordinator

Mark Christensen

Keywords

Dolores Huerta, Chicana, Religiosity, Women, Latino, United Farm Workers

Abstract

This thesis examines female religiosity in the United Farm Workers movement. Using primarily a collection of essays written by UFW volunteers, this thesis highlights key moments in UFW history when women added to the religious direction of the UFW through innovative ideas and their personal faith. This thesis adds to recent scholarship dedicated to highlighting the stories of rank-and-file members of the UFW. It also adds to the Chicana scholarship that has recognized the consistent leadership of women in the UFW by demonstrating women’s religious and spiritual leadership in the UFW.