Episode 2 of  Curvy Girls presented far more interesting representations of Latinas than the first episode.  The first episode gave a general presentation of the women, but in the second episode we see and go deeper into the personalities of the women.  To begin with, two of the models go on a photoshoot, and right away some tension builds between the two ladies. Now for one this is a reality show so drama is expected to ensue.  Also though, if we think about the stereotypes of Latinas then we might also be expecting some "spicy", "feisty", or hot-headed behavior.  The two models do in fact exhibit some "feistiness" towards one another.  Because one of them feels that her body isn't as beautiful as her own she shows how insecure she is with her body.  The other model is annoyed by this and tells her she should stop talking about her.

Overall I felt that some of the women were negatively represented as Latinas, for example, the model who was jealous of the other model and had low self esteem.  On the other hand, there was the model that stated several times that she is a strong Puerto Rican women from New York who was not afraid to voice her opinions and is confident with her full figured body.  There are many things going on in this episode and I think that since its meant to be an entertaining reality show the dramatic behavior is  appropriate.  However, being that the models are Latina, their representations seem stereotypical.  I'm looking forward to watching how the rest of the women are portrayed.

-Rebecca