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Publication: The Current, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale FL.
Thick. Steamy. Browned to perfection. These three labels are used to describe things that satisfy every man's needs: a succulent, juicy steak and, according to the media, a Latina woman.
In an era where there are Latina doctors, lawyers, Congresswomen, governors, CEOs, Supreme Court justices, and even astronauts, our media still treats Latina women like drool-worthy pieces of meat.
Turn on your TV and you will see Sofia Vergara perpetuating racial stereotypes as a fiery, voluptuous trophy wife on "Modern Family." Listen to the radio and you will hear Jennifer Lopez, an intelligent and multi-talented mother of two, singing about what she is famous for: her butt. Even Consuela in "Family Guy," Lupe in "Arrested Development" and the entire premise of Eva Longoria's "Devious Maids" are harmful offenders that paint Latina women primarily as passive domestics with a poor grasp of the English language.
Latina women are limited to roles as...