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Chicano Studies Research Center

Latina Futures 2050 Lab Reports

Research supported by the Latina Futures 2050 Lab investigates Latinas’ — and all women and girls’ — experiences in California and across the nation by looking at their access to education, role in the labor market, participation in civic leadership, and their…

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The Persistent Latina Hourly Earnings Gap: A Threat to Prosperity

Sonja Diaz, Veronica Terriquez, Jonathan Ong
October 2024
This report expands on other wage gap analyses by focusing on hourly earnings.
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Latina Voters Can Shape the Future of American Politics 

Veronica Terriquez, Steven Carmona Mora, Sonja Diaz
October 2024
The youthfulness of the Latina vote speaks to Latinas’ growing influence.
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Shared Experiences: How Social Media Affects the Well-Being and Empowerment of Girls and Young Women

Veronica Terriquez, Monique Lane , Jazmine Miles
May 2023
Social media plays a vital role in the lives of many young people, influencing how they connect to their peers and the broader society.
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