Some Latino writers focus on machismo, a particular form of gender discrimination. Their works speak to the readers about the ro
le of color, poverty, lack of education, and Catholicism in subordinating women. Use examples from the story “Nilda” to explain how the author portray these issues.
"Nilda" written by Nicholasa Mohr reflects the discrimination suffered by women. Some examples of these are:
Mama's efforts to take care of her large family—five children, sick husband, crazy aunt, and pregnant girl friend of one son.
When Nilda is sent to a Catholic charity camp and forced along with other girls to take nightly doses of milk of magnesia by a terrifying, smiling nun. She is really humilliated.
Miss Reilly, a language teacher who is trying to teach Castilian Spanish to her class of Rican students.
