Women have a choice in how they are portrayed. Women have to take care in the way they dress, carry themselves, and be willing to stand-up for themselves. Cofer's wanted people to realize how prejudice effects others. There are many differences in people, even in the acting career. In this story, Latina prejudice was brought out. I believe Cofer was speaking to everyone, but even directed more toward film producers and fellow actors.
Cofer uses clarity, she gives background information about the Latina culture. She gives specifics on the relationships they have with others. Cofer adds interest by showing how colorful their culture is (clothing, make-up, jewelry, decorations). Then she shows the dark side, by telling how they are mistreated and taken the wrong way. She persuades by letting it be known a Latina woman can be educated, taken seriously, and they are human beings (have feelings) like the rest of America.
I feel that these Latina women were abused and taken advantage of. They were used as slaves in a regular work environment. They were given a job daily and expected to stay until the job was finished. It did not matter if the job lasted longer than eight hours, they were only being paid for eight hours. In the film industry-they were made to be who they aren't; they had to dress and speak as white Americans. The men expected to be able to take advantage of them. They felt these women were there for them to have their way with. It did not matter they may have a relationship with someone else. I realize all ethnicity are taken advantage of to some extent, but some worse than others. We all need to take a lesson in respect; treat individuals the way we would want to be treated.
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