As Women's History Month unfolds and International Women's Day is observed, The Latin Times examines the representation and influence of Latinas in the U.S. As Latinas are considered pillars of the U.S. economy, culture, and politics, and recognized as the backbone of the country's most vibrant demographic group, we explore where they stand in terms of influence and representation as a gender.
In terms of population, Latinas represent over 30 million individuals who identify their origin as Latino or Hispanic, as projected by the Pew Research Center based on U.S. Census data.
