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Strategies of Resistance

Latinxs and Others Struggle for Access to the Media and the Arts

Yesenia, Tony, & Alexis

For our presentation, we discussed the struggles that many Latinx actors and actresses face when it comes to roles in Hollywood. We also discussed stereotypes, and how this plays a massive role in the casting process. Often times, Latinx people are placed into a box - they are forced to play only a certain kind of role. In the interviews below, Salma Hayek and Gina Rodriguez discuss this issue:

For further information regarding our presentation, please click the link below to access our slideshow:

Link to our presentation.