Hispanic Americans: The Changing Role of Women
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Includes interviews with several prominent Latina women: talk show host Cristina, political writer Linda Chavez, author Isabel Allende, actress Jennifer Lopez and CEO Linda Alvarado. They discuss their changing role within the context of Hispanic family values, male machismo, and the traditional role of females as the center of family and community life. Also examines the issue from the male perspective. Hosted by Jimmy Smits.
Media Details
Runtime: 44 minutes 25 seconds
- Topic: History, Social Science
- Subtopic: Hispanic or Latino Americans, Multiculturalism, Women
- Grade/Interest Level: 8 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 1998
- Producer/Distributor: Films For The Humanities & Sciences
- Report a Problem
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