Posts by Katherine Garcia
3 Disturbing Ways the Media’s White Male Gaze Hurts Women of Color
The media’s white male gaze hurts all of us – and this author’s shedding a necessary light on its damaging impact on self-esteem and sexual expression for women of color. Here’s what needs to change.
Read More4 Obstacles for Latinas in Higher Education – And Why It’s Time For a Change
Can you relate to this author’s college struggles? Here are some of the obstacles making it harder for Latinas to succeed in higher education.
Read More3 Ways Biphobia Hurts Bisexual People’s Mental Health
“It’s just a phase.” You’ve probably come across negative bisexual stereotypes – but do you know how they affect the mental health of bisexual people? This article shows how you can help, and why it’s so important to do so.
Read MoreWhere the ‘Spicy Latina’ Stereotype Came From – And Why It’s Still Racist Today
The “spicy Latina” is curvaceous, loud, and seductive – and she’s probably influenced your idea of what it means to be Latina. This author’s experience shows why this stereotype is so terrible.
Read More5 Lessons My Mom Inadvertently Taught Me About Being a Latina Single Mother (And How I Unlearned Them)
According to society, this author’s mother isn’t hard-working, responsible, or defined by anything but motherhood. These touching observations show just how wrong those common myths are.
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