The phrase “wise Latina” is a deep part of the experience of Hispanic culture, and connects Sotomayor with a tradition so connected to women’s wisdom that it is known as “abuelita” theology.
Michelle Gonzalez Maldonado
Michelle González Maldonado is the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Scranton. Previously a Professor of Religious Studies, she is the author of eight books, including A Critical Introduction to Religion in the Americas: Bridging the Liberation Theology and Religious Studies Divide (NYU Press, 2014).
