Verbal Abuse in the Workplace: how does it affect undocumented, Hispanic women?

By Naomi

Hispanic, immigrant women are particularly vulnerable to workplace harassment because they are often placed in positions that are low in status because of their documentation and sex/gender.

I interviewed my mother and my aunt who have a direct connection to this topic, as they have experienced this behavior in their workplaces. I created two illustrations that display their emotions and thoughts…

You can read Naomi’s full essay here.

This project was made in collaboration with GlobalGirl Media-Chicago, The ERA Coalition, and The Fund for Women’s Equality. You can learn more about this collaboration here.

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