Hispanic Women Roles

Women play a major role in Hispanic households. They are not expected to become doctors, lawyers, engineers, or architects. Growing up, I found myself constantly arguing with my parents. I would get upset as soon as their explanations ended with “because you are a girl.” It was unfair they made me do things that my brothers were also capable of doing. I felt as if I did not have a voice because I had to do what was expected of me.

My sophomore year, I became part of IGNITE, a women’s empowerment club. We talked about current issues in the United States. I found what I needed to have a voice in my community. Among these issues, the most common that was discussed was abortion. At first, I was unsure of where I stood; I had never thought about it.

The girls in favor of pro-choice shared that sometimes these children are left without parents. They are either left in orphanages or in foster care. Not all children have the right support and may feel unwanted as they grow up. Furthermore, some families cannot afford to have a child because they are not financially stabled. Some people feel they are not prepared to be parents. They are afraid of taking responsibility for a new life. After deeply analyzing both positions, I decided to be pro-choice. It was not an easy decision because there are various factors that play a role in keeping or aborting a baby. We are humans that make mistakes. We all approached both sides in a respectful way. We respected sides who were influenced by their religious beliefs or personal encounters. We created trust in our environment to be able to share our opinions. This experience in the club helped me become more open-minded. Not everyone will agree with each other because we have our own beliefs and experiences. However, I learned we do not have to limit ourselves with our beliefs. It is important to listen to each other because we all have opinions that