CHFA | Global Languages Senior Colloquium
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Human Resources Management
2nd Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
2nd Student Major
Spanish
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Tanya Romero-Gonzalez
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
Kaitlyn Sutton
Kaitlyn Sutton is a senior Human Resources Management and Spanish double major from Louisville, Kentucky. She developed a passion for foreign language during her first semester at Murray State University and was able to further her interest by studying abroad on the Maya Mexico KIIS trip in 2023. It was during this program that she first learned about the importance of domestic workers in Mexico and was inspired to explore their workplace rights from the perspective of her other undergraduate degree in Human Resources. After graduation, Kaitlyn plans to attend Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee in order to obtain her Masters of Business Administration.
Caring for Those That Care for Us: Impacts of the Mexican Social Security Law Reforms on Pregnant Domestic Workers
A recent social occurrence in Mexico that has become a central focus in Mexican legislature is the discrimination faced by domestic workers, specifically regarding the country’s social security law. Many scholars have drawn attention to the impact of the law’s modifications on domestic workers as a whole, but there is a lack of research on certain demographic populations. In my project, I target the distinct impact that the changes have had on young, pregnant female domestic workers. This paper sheds light on the discrimination that pregnant female domestic workers have faced by analyzing the steps the Mexican government has made to bridge the gaps in these inequalities, as well as discuss the rights that advocacy groups are still campaigning for. Through sources such as research articles, statistics, and an analysis of the primary legislation, I argue that the law has altered the lives of these pregnant employees by giving them more accessibility in the areas of healthcare, childcare, maternity leave, and breastfeeding benefits. As it currently stands, many domestic workers are not registered with Social Security, despite it being a required action by their employers. Therefore, campaigners are looking to educate the domestic workforce on their obligatory registration so that these employees can gain better access to the Social Security benefits.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Romero-Gonzalez
Spring Scholars Week 2023 Event
GTL 400 Senior Colloquium
Caring for Those That Care For Us: Impact of the Mexican Social Security Law Reforms on Pregnant Domestic Workers
Kaitlyn Sutton
Kaitlyn Sutton is a senior Human Resources Management and Spanish double major from Louisville, Kentucky. She developed a passion for foreign language during her first semester at Murray State University and was able to further her interest by studying abroad on the Maya Mexico KIIS trip in 2023. It was during this program that she first learned about the importance of domestic workers in Mexico and was inspired to explore their workplace rights from the perspective of her other undergraduate degree in Human Resources. After graduation, Kaitlyn plans to attend Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee in order to obtain her Masters of Business Administration.
Caring for Those That Care for Us: Impacts of the Mexican Social Security Law Reforms on Pregnant Domestic Workers
A recent social occurrence in Mexico that has become a central focus in Mexican legislature is the discrimination faced by domestic workers, specifically regarding the country’s social security law. Many scholars have drawn attention to the impact of the law’s modifications on domestic workers as a whole, but there is a lack of research on certain demographic populations. In my project, I target the distinct impact that the changes have had on young, pregnant female domestic workers. This paper sheds light on the discrimination that pregnant female domestic workers have faced by analyzing the steps the Mexican government has made to bridge the gaps in these inequalities, as well as discuss the rights that advocacy groups are still campaigning for. Through sources such as research articles, statistics, and an analysis of the primary legislation, I argue that the law has altered the lives of these pregnant employees by giving them more accessibility in the areas of healthcare, childcare, maternity leave, and breastfeeding benefits. As it currently stands, many domestic workers are not registered with Social Security, despite it being a required action by their employers. Therefore, campaigners are looking to educate the domestic workforce on their obligatory registration so that these employees can gain better access to the Social Security benefits.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Romero-Gonzalez