Maid in Manhattan

              It’s a cute movie and a prime example of how a Latina woman can be treated in the work force.  They are looked down upon and often given the jobs that no one else wants.  The main character, played by Jennifer Lopez, is a maid in one of New York’s upscale hotels.  She is surrounded by guests who have nothing else on their mind but which piece of designer clothing they should wear.  While working harder than all the other employees, she is still thought of only as a lowly Latina maid.  Lopez’s character, Maria, eventually believes that she cannot be anything more than a maid.  Through a series of uncanny events, she sees that her heritage is not what is holding her back.   

            Although stereotypically (and historically) placed within the lower levels of the business world, Latinas such as myself may have seen that stereotypes can be defeated and the world has more to offer than scrubbing floors.  However, not everyone’s (actually no one’s) life can be scripted like a movie.  Everything takes time and a little luck never hurt!