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“When I hear that Jennifer Lopez is such a role model for Latinas, on the one hand I respect her for her business sense and I respect her for her ambition. But she's in the entertainment world. She's done it on her looks and very specifically on her anatomy. Madonna is also considered a great businesswoman and so is Yoko Ono. I feel if I had a young daughter right now, I would feel a little discouraged if that was my daughter's primary role model for success and for young people, for Latinas and Latinos.”

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Ana Castillo, born on June 15, 1953, is an American novelist known for her works that focus on the experiences of Latinx Americans, particularly the stories of Mexican Americans. Her novels often delve into themes of race, gender, and identity. more

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