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Lorena Garcia and Yen Le Espiritu

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Answer **one** of the following questions in at least 200 words:
Lorena Garcia argues that for Latina youth sex education is really “miseducation.” Discuss 1 way that Latina youth were taught about sex in a way that was heteronormative, sexist, or racist. What is 1 example of how the students tried to push back or challenge these perspectives?

Explain 1 way that, according to Yen Le Espiritu, the daughters of Filipino immigrant families have their sexualities “policed” by their parents. Next, briefly explain how does this practice impacts these young women’s lives?
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Lorena Garcia and Yen Le Espiritu
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Explain 1 way that, according to Yen Le Espiritu, the daughters of Filipino immigrant families have their sexualities “policed” by their parents. Next, briefly explain how does this practice impacts these young women’s lives?
Restraint of young women's sexuality among Filipino immigrants is one way to preserve the family's honor. The Filipino American girls are considered subservient, dedicated to the family, and truly feminine, unlike white girls who are considered less feminine and sexually immoral (Le Espiritu, 2001). Gendered sexuality and sexual moral authority influence intimate communication and the hierarchical position of the community members. Filipino mothers do not expect their daughters to date like white girls, and sex before marriage is frowned upon. Female morality and womanhood are linked to regulating a woman's body and repository of tradition (Le Espiritu, 2001). Family life and relations influence interactions and choices with Filipino gi...
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