“The Myth of the Latin Woman” was written by Judith Ortiz Cofer. Judith Ortiz Cofer is an Puerto Rican immigrant who grew up in New Jersey. She is a poet, novelist, and essayist in a range of literary works. Currently, she is the Regents and Franklin Professor of English and Creative Writing at the University of Georgia. As a child, she often traveled back and forth between Puerto Rico and New Jersey. This allowed her to experience different cultures and languages. In the story, Cofer reflects her…
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