You have read the book From Out of the Shadows by Dr. Vicki Ruiz. She chronicles a history of Mexican American women in the 20th century and provides specific examples with short stories. These women immigrated, worked, focused on family, created networks and became active in the community and organizations.
In what ways did the Mexican American women create networks and become active in the communities and organizations? What positive differences did they make for their own lives and that of others?