"In the media, it is normal to find latino characters who are seen to be exotic, with brown skin, dark hair and with an impulsive and dramatic personality. These stereotypes are really harmful for all latin people, whether or not they comply with the stereotypes they have, an example of this is Yalitza Aparicio, protagonist of the film “Roma”, which received insults for its indigenous origins and for its “ugliness” (according to a group of journalists), while other latin people who do comply with these stereotypes are only admired for their physical attractiveness. “Women of all shapes, sizes and colors. There is enough hate in this world and we can end the stigma if we show others that we will not tolerate being harassed or sexualized in the workplace or anywhere else in fact.” Said Paulina Roe. This time we concentrate on the last part, since sexualization is not something that only stays in the media, which makes latinos unsafe just by stepping away from the media, because at work or any other activity in their daily life, which involves socializing with other people, latin people can be affected by the stereotypes that have been created, as people expect to see what tv has show them, making a unpleasant environment for the latin person.
In addition to sexualization, there are also other really harmful stereotypes latinos, such as the one that all latinos are a drug trafficker or has an acquaintance who is, that everyone drinks, all latina women are hysterical and screaming, they live in huts, they are dirty, superstitious, etc. These stereotypes cause foreigners to have a wrong judgment towards latinos, which influences their treatment, speaking slowly so that they “understand” what they say, asking them if they know any drug traffickers, do they like tacos, dance samba or other things, there is also the problem that they believe that they are all mexican with darker skin and when they meet a latino who does not meet any of those characteristics, they show surprise."
-@MoonyLair