Jimena Duran

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One Latina’s Struggle with Reproductive Freedom and Cultural Expectations

By Jimena Duran

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Voices

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October 27, 2023

Guest writer Jimena Duran explores the tension between cultural expectations and liberated bodily autonomy. Rejecting outdated values and norms can be a deeply complicated and personal process.

Choosing Freedom: My Battle with Catholic Guilt and Birth Control

By Jimena Duran

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Health

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May 13, 2022

Growing up in a very religious family and culture, Latinas are sheltered from exploring their sexual feelings and are expected to have children. The word "birth control" sends our mamás to the hospital because how dare we have sex before marriage.