If you are asking due to the 15-1600s, then it's because the women back then were considered "unlawful" or "unacceptable" when they realized that they didn't have to be thrown around by the men. Women also did "witch-like" things such as warts, and long nails.
They must manage a lot of jobs and housing for many including citizens, immigrants, and refugees
Mexican immigrants were using resources and working jobs that belonged to the white americans.
