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Anonymous
03/04/19 at 12AM UTC
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Latina in the workplace

A friend of mine is a Latina who is working the an all Black Workplace but they are mistreating her. These are women in there 40's but pick on her. She has never disrespected them in any way. They throw her food away and also give her all the work (when they are suppose to handle it). They make her pick up the trash from there bin. She feels alone and with on one to talk to. Not sure what to suggest and most racial tensions are within her location of living. This is for a government agency. Thoughts.

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Marina Weber
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03/04/19 at 3:09PM UTC
I have to say, this is the norm in southern states in the US. That being said, she might consider looking for another job where this does not occur. Then again, I have seen it where I live where Latinas discriminate against their own because of the way another Latina looks or behaves (from their perspective not according to Latina norm). My suggestion is getting out of there. A position where we are not supportive of one another is not worth our mental health or in this case, our all well-being.
Anonymous
03/04/19 at 6:05AM UTC
This is a sad situation. It begins with race, and ends with government. There is less oversight in that sector, and because this sounds like a service industry position, she likely feels replaceable, and finding something within a good vicinity is hard. The root of why these women treat her this way is likely less about her race, and more about their ability to pick on her because she is different, friendless, and isn't exuding the confidence to stand up for herself. If making even one friend is not likely, she should share with someone in a trusted manager position, but only if she has a suggestion for alternatives. Suggesting a transfer of duties/ departments or specific outcome (can I work these hours when this group is not there..) is more responsible and proactive than just tattle-telling, and will encourage the resource to help in some way. If this is a failure or non-negotiable, she should try asking around her peer community for work that is less aggresive. This is going to take a toll on her self esteem!

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