Monica Raymund

Sometimes, growing up, I tried to be very Latina; I would change my voice... experiment with my hair a lot, trying to figure out who I was in a primarily white school.

American Actress

Christy Turlington

On average, African-American women are 4 times as likely to die from pregnancy related complications. Latina women are at 2 times greater risk.

American Model

Tanya Saracho

We don't have a lot of narrative on TV or film, mainstream film, of brown queers. Latina queers, I can't think of that many.

Mexican Playwright

Used to express cultural pride and heritage among Latin American communities, especially in the U.S.

Cultural Identity

Understand that 'Latina' may encompass a wide range of diverse cultures and ethnicities.

Ethnic Understanding

'Latina' specifically refers to women; the male counterpart is 'Latino'.

Gender-Specific

Refers to products or expressions derived from Latin American traditions.

Cultural Products

When used as an adjective, 'Latina' describes something related to Latin American women or culture.

Adjective Usage

Often used to describe a mix of Latin American and U.S. cultural elements.

Fusion Concepts

Latina is an Italian city and province, emphasizing geographic location over ethnicity.

Italian Geography

Be aware that 'Latina' can mean a place in Italy, separate from ethnicity-based uses.

Different Context

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