Curvy Girls: Ep. 3

Three episodes into the Curvy Girls, it is becoming clear that these Latino women have to work very hard to work in the modeling industry.  Because their bodies do not fit the "norm" for modeling, they have to seek out modeling agencies that will accept them, and want to showcase their looks.  It seems like there is still a demand for plus size models though and so these women continue to compete to get the work.  It's worth mentioning that because these women are Latina they bring a stereotypical idea of Latina women to the forefront.  It is a well known stereotype for Latina women to have voluptuous bodies.  They have been thought of and described as "curvy" in the past, but not always with a positive perspective.  This show helps to promote "curvy" women and promote embracing one's self even if it's not what may be considered normal in mainstream media.  There is one women on the show, Rosie, who goes to the doctor and finds out she is considered obese.  She is a full-figured model, but explains how she understands she must lose weight in order to be healthy.  The women go through many obstacles on this show and provide diverse representations of women, who aren't just Latina, but are full-figured.  It's sad when you see how hard they are working to try and succeed in an industry that primarily wants thin models, and they fall short.  In this episode, it seemed like LornaLitz didn't make it into a modeling agency because was considered not "curvy" enough.  It is important for viewers to see this side of their stories and realize that it isn't easy for them to break into this niche part of the industry just because they are larger than a size 6.