Ambition Quote by Ana Castillo
“When I hear that Jennifer Lopez is such a role model for Latinas, on the one hand I respect her for her business sense and I respect her for her ambition. But she's in the entertainment world. She's done it on her looks and very specifically on her anatomy. Madonna is also considered a great businesswoman and so is Yoko Ono. I feel if I had a young daughter right now, I would feel a little discouraged if that was my daughter's primary role model for success and for young people, for Latinas and Latinos.”
About This Quote
Celebrating success based on appearance can limit role‑model impact for young Latinas.
In simple terms: Success should be beyond physical traits.
Key Takeaway
Seek diverse role models.
Themes
representation
identity
media influence
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
concerned
When to use this quote
- education
- career guidance
- media consumption
Key Concepts
gender norms
cultural expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we broaden role‑model definitions?
- What values matter most for youth?
A Different Perspective
May dismiss achievements in entertainment.
![“We [me and Jennifer Salke] talked about the characters and different kinds of families and where are we today. We certainly pitched the gay couple, but we also talked about what it was like to be a single mother with a young daughter, what is it like to be a woman in your 50's who is completely…” quote by Ryan T. Murphy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/51c/ryan-t-murphy-61113_character_we-me-and-jennifer-salke-talked-about-th_558081.jpg)
