Course Code
LDR
Course Number
3905
Faculty/Instructor
Professor Donna Mercado
Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement
This study examines the systemic barriers facing Latina workers in the U.S., with a focus on wage gaps, occupational segregation, and policy failures. Drawing from national datasets (EPI, NWLC). The purpose of the research poster is to explore and depict a picture of how gender, ethnicity, and immigration status compound to exploit Latinas across industries—particularly in domestic work, agriculture, and healthcare.
Keywords
Latina labor, wage gap, occupational segregation, ABA therapy, intersectionality
Recommended Citation
Alicea Estrada, Leismarie, "Beyond Equality: Systemic Barriers and Equity Solutions for Latina Workers" (2025). LEAD Scholars Academy Showcase. 15.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/ulead-showcase/2025spring/posters/15
Beyond Equality: Systemic Barriers and Equity Solutions for Latina Workers
This study examines the systemic barriers facing Latina workers in the U.S., with a focus on wage gaps, occupational segregation, and policy failures. Drawing from national datasets (EPI, NWLC). The purpose of the research poster is to explore and depict a picture of how gender, ethnicity, and immigration status compound to exploit Latinas across industries—particularly in domestic work, agriculture, and healthcare.