More than half of the undocumented immigrants are women and children.

Posted on AllSides October 4th, 2012
From The Left
OPINION

Immigration affects women deeply, as more than half of the almost 12 million undocumented immigrants are women and children. In the U.S., immigrant women are among the most vulnerable to exploitation, abuse and human rights violations. They face particular challenges due to inequalities between men and women but also due to the additional responsibilities of family and home. In the workplace, immigrant women may suffer gender discrimination as well as prejudice based on their accent, ethnicity or country of birth.

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