Exploring the experiences of Latina feminists in psychology: navigating intersecting identities, understanding Latina feminism, and implications for allies.

Current criticisms of feminism highlight feminisms exclusion of considering intersectionality. This project centered on the intersection of feminism and being Latina. Using Consensual Qualitative Research methodology, the purpose of this study was to investigate how Latinas who identified as feminist psychologists negotiated their feminist identities while considering cultural ideals and salient identities. In line with research highlighting the promise ofqualitative research with Latinx populations, the present research was grounded in critical Latinx perspectives such as la conciencia de la mestiza (e.g., Anzalda, 1987). This research aimed to make the experiences of Latina feminist psychologists audible and visible through the use of testimonios and sharing of papelitos guardados (Latina Feminist Group, 2001). Additionally, this dissertation explored implications for feminist allies in psychology in understanding Latina feminism outside of the privileged perspective often utilized in mainstream feminism. Data analysis yielded fifteen domains. These domains revealed how Latina feminist psychologists capture and conceptualize the meaning of their feminist identities, develop a mestiza consciousness, and their expectations of feminist allies. Results highlighted themes that extended beyond the research questions as well. Implications are discussed, limitations are highlighted, and directions for future research are presented.