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Latinas in the U.S.: Progress, Challenges, and Pressures

Despite educational and economic gains, Hispanic women face significant pressures and persistent gender wage gaps.

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(Clockwise from top left: SDI Productions, Patricio Nahuelhual, adamkaz, PeopleImages, all via Getty Images)
Bar charts showing that Latinas, Republicans and college graduates are more likely to see progress for Hispanic women in the past decade. Younger, U.S.-born Latinas are less likely to say the situation of Hispanic women has improved.

Overview

  • Half of Latinas believe their situation has improved over the past decade, with similar optimism for the next 10 years.
  • Educational attainment and labor force participation vary, with U.S.-born and younger Latinas more likely to hold degrees and work.
  • Two-thirds of Latinas identify the gender wage gap as a major issue, with higher concern among younger and more educated women.
  • Many Latinas report feeling pressure to excel both at home and work, balancing cultural expectations with professional demands.
  • Despite challenges, a majority of Latinas express satisfaction with their family and personal lives, finding joy in relationships and activities.