The new role of the ‘abuela’

  In the Latino household, the abuela is the head of the house Her word is final and her wisdom is in demand. Today’s Latinas recognize the value of the grandmother, but are not seeing themselves in that role. They are focusing on going to college, pursing a career and making there lives all about…

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Women’s pay shortchanged

Eighteen cents. That is the difference between a woman and a man working in Arizona. According to data by the Institute of Women’s Policy Research’s (IWPR) project Status of Women in the States, Arizona ranks 17 out of 51, which includes the 50 states and D.C. For every dollar a man earns in Arizona, a…

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The Matriarchal Role of the ‘Abuela’

The backbone of the family, her authority is the end all be all She is the abuela. “Abuela” also known as “nana” in Mexican culture, meaning “grandmother” in Spanish,  plays a vital role in the family and the family structure. They serve as the glue that holds the family together, especially among Latino families, according to…

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