“Blogueras: Latina Body Image,” Maria Hinojosa, Patricia Valoy and Kassandra Peña
Latinas have always had a tougher time with their body image in comparison to other women. Being a Latina varies in thier appearance. Some are light skin, dark skin, fair skin, long, light, dark, kinky, curly or straight hair. Some are skinny and no curves, as others are shapely. Some have a shapely buttocks while others do not. This is in comparison to Caucasian women or Asian women or others of different ethnicities who each have very similar features within their country. Therefore, Latinas must prove themselves more than other women of different ethnicities. Different ethnicities have different cultures and also have a certain perception of their body image. As mentioned in the blog, some women need to have their entire body...