The disparities between men's and women's education, jobs, and salaries have not avoided Hispanas. On the contrary, Hispanic women, are doubly burdened, not only by the discrimination against them as women, but as members of a minority group. (Author/NQ)

This report answers questions commonly asked about bilingual education in the United States, by persons who may be puzzled and wish to have more information. The questions addressed are: (1) What exactly is bilingual education and why is it so important to Hispanics? (2) Other immigrant groups of the past did not need bilingual education. Why is…