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Through the use of case studies, the scholar shows the diverse family experiences of Latina immigrants, from traditional nuclear families to transnational motherhood. The study then focuses on the disparities Latina immigrants face in the workspace. The following part examines how Latina immigrants are empowered to readjust gender roles in the home sphere and in the workspace due to economic gains. To conclude, the author offers suggestions for future research and ideas for creating public policy necessary to meet the needs of this group. More than half of Latina immigrants in the United States are employed. Moreover, in the current recession, women are keeping their jobs at a greater rate than men are. 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