Monday Draft Week 10

1. In “Programas sin Vergüenza,” de la Torre writes that the radio show “topics included birth control, abortion and women’s sexuality, among other controversial topics.” These are such important topics because they are considered taboo in many Catholic households and for Chicanas, especially in the 1970s, access to health care services (specifically sexual health care) was probably lacking. Where do you think Chicanas had access to sexual health education outside of this radio program?
2. De la Torre writes that “sin vergüenza carries connotations for women and men” and goes on to elaborate what it means for women. What do you think sin vergüenza means for men? 
3. In the article about the disproportionate effects of covid-19 on Latino populations, Alvarez says that “Latinos kill themselves working, and we're part of this country. But the government doesn’t value us as human beings.” The refusal of the US to recognize the work of immigrants as absolutely necessary to this economy and to protect the workers who are so obviously essential is a clear example of social death in my opinion. Do you agree? Do you think this disproportionate effect of covid-19 on Latino populations can be explained by anything else?
4. The article “Undocumented workers fend for themselves with very little Covid-19 help” makes me wonder what could possibly be done to help so many. Can you think of ways that individuals or communities can work towards a solution even when the federal government won’t? Are these ways of helping specific to Covid-19 or should they be present at all times?