Latinas in the United States

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This paper reviews the book, "Therapy with Different Populations," written by Nydia Garcia-Preto, with a focus on the chapter, "Latinas in the United States: Bridging Two Worlds". The paper examines the challenges facing the Latinas, Latin women, as they adjust to life in America and the harsh cultural differences.

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"In the chapter, Latinas in the United States: Bridging Two Worlds, the author uses several of her patient's true life challenges, along with a vignette from her own life, to illustrate the struggles that Latinas often have in adapting to American culture. Traditional Latino culture is based on a patriarchal structure, where the man has all of the power. According to this culture, women are put on this planet for procreation and to care for the family as housewives and mothers. Strict upbringings, following these beliefs, often clash with American values when Latino families immigrate to the United States."

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