Hispanic outreach groups increase focus on women - Mamaroneck, New York

When it comes to immigration, a heavy emphasis in the village has been placed on day laborers - a group of mainly Hispanic men seeking jobs such as contract and landscaping work. But outreach groups helping Hispanic immigrants assimilate to a new way of life have found themselves placing more emphasis in recent years on women.

“Generally, it used to be just the men went to work and the women stayed home,” said Harrison resident Monica Guzman. “But we Latinas need to realize that there are plenty of opportunities out there to seek a career if we want to.”"*

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