Challenging Latina Stereotypes: Ortiz Cofer's Identity Journey
School
University of Southern California**We aren't endorsed by this school
Course
SUCRE MISC
Subject
Sociology
Date
Dec 12, 2024
Pages
1
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Case Select Text Paragraph Annotation: Stereotypes follow Ortiz Cofer, like being linked to West Side Story's "Maria,” howing how Latina identity is reduced to Paragraph 3 Annotation: Her family preserved Puerto Rican traditions, but these clashed with American norms, making her feel out of place. Paragraph 5 Annotation: Career Day highlights cultural misunderstanding—her clothing choices are misread, reflecting exclusion. Paragraph 6 Annotation: Media simplifies and sexualizes Latina women, reinforcing harmful stereotypes. Paragraph 13 Annotation: Ortiz Cofer uses an incident where she's mistaken for a waitress to prove her worth and challenge prejudice.
