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ThesisGomez, JocelynI explore the experiences of two Latinas who have been active for over 40 years in Los Angeles labor unions from the 1970s to the present day. My study is based on in depth interviews and primary documents. Through in depth interviews, I found that th . . .
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ThesisMartinez, MarilynThe current understanding of intimate partner violence (IPV) in the Latino population as a whole is relatively limited and even less is known about IPV among adolescent Latinos as they are not well represented in adolescent dating violence research. A . . .
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ThesisHernandez, VanessaThe purpose of this group is to develop a psycho-educational therapeutic group, which will provide support to young Latina women who are in enmeshed relationships with their mothers. According to Barber and Buehler (1996), enmeshment, or what is now b . . .
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ThesisCisneros, MariaAs the number of Latinas/os in California increases to one in four residents, the number of Latinas/os earning bachelor’s degrees remains low – 12% (College Campaign, 2015). Given the current education crisis of Latinas/os, it has become increasingly . . .
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ThesisPatel, PunitaThis program is designed to provide tools and resources to Latina homemakers who are survivors of domestic violence to obtain an occupation that can lead to self-sufficiency. This program will discuss how career self-exploration, such as examining int . . .
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ThesisRamirez, JamieSystemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an incurable autoimmune condition triggered by unknown factors and causes the immune system to attack healthy body tissues. SLE affects 1.5 million Americans and “is 2-4 times more frequent in non-white population . . .
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ThesisCardona, AntoniaThere is a scarce amount of information currently being disbursed on the topic of PPD. Due to its highly sensitive nature, PPD is often underreported by those who suffer from it; ultimately jeopardizing the well being of the mother and her infant. As . . .
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ThesisGomez, JocelynI explore the experiences of two Latinas who have been active for over 40 years in Los Angeles labor unions from the 1970s to the present day. My study is based on in depth interviews and primary documents. Through in depth interviews, I found that th . . .
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ThesisCallejas, JenniferThe purpose of this study was to explore intimate relationships among Latina women who have experienced domestic violence in childhood. Participants identified as Latina women between the ages of 18-25 and discussed in depth their experiences in child . . .
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ThesisCornejo, SusanaThere are many challenges that Latinas face in order to be successful in the workplace. It is important for them to have access to professional development opportunities, higher education, and mentorship. Studies show that white men have greater acces . . .