I want to help correct the inaccurate image of immigration in the media. There is an idea that women's issues are over here and immigration is over there. Three quarters of undocumented workers are women and children.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I'm such a huge advocate for strong, intelligent representation of women in the media.
Women are the majority of immigrants yet the minority of immigrant employment visas; immigrant and native born women who work in the service arena - such as domestic workers - are not valued for their work, making pennies on the dollar compared to male counterparts; and, women are disproportionately affected by family reunification policies.
The media could do a much better job, that's for sure, especially the media that targets women... Human rights? They couldn't care less!
I'm so happy that we're finally hearing the stories and voices of women who make America. We do what we see, not what we're told, so an incomplete story of this country damages everyone.
Statistics show that diversity in the media is pretty dismal. Critical voices from women and people of color are missing from many important conversations.
What I get a bit angry about is the image of women.
Men and women are immigrants in each other's worlds.
I am now concerned with women's issues in a different way: women from Afghanistan, from Cambodia.
Immigration was a huge force in changing my outlook. I moved to America 30 years ago. I had to reassess my beliefs, especially about women's roles.
All issues are women's issues - and there are several that are just women's business.