In the past, the representation of Latina women in the media has been extremely stereotypical at best. We have been portrayed as the sex pot, the maid, the gangster or as immigrants that cannot speak English, or speak English with an accent. And while I admit that all stereotypes are founded in some truth, and that we all know one of these archetypes in our own circles, what is missing is everyone else in between. Real, complex, complicated, people that straddle and navigate both worlds with ease and distress.

• What are some stereotypes of the Latina woman or mom that you’ve encountered in the media?
• Do you see yourself accurately represented?
• What would you like to see in the portrayal of Latina women and moms in the media?

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