Real Women Have Curves

Stacey Pecor Rachel Serreti

Themes Role of women Traditional Mexican vs.

American roles

Just by seeing this picture, what can you say about the family

relationship?

Discussion Questions How does Ana differ from Selena? How are they

similar? In what ways did Ana break away from

traditional roles? Why does Ana’s mother Carmen object to Ana’s

independence? How did you react to the scene where Ana &

the other workers take off their clothes in the sweatshop?