While reading the novel Desert Blood: The Juárez Murders, recurring issues appeared including family conflicts and most of all hate crime against women also known as femicide. The family issues were the most interesting aspects of the book. Ivon’s mother blames her for so many occurrences. Latino homophobia still exists, but new generations are coming to be accepting. Latino’s strong religious background is one of the main reasons for homophobia. The LGBT community have always been discriminated against and many of them had to marry heterosexuality to please their family. Ivon is one of the few in her time to go against the norm and follow her principles. Ivon’s rebellious personality caused so many problems with her family. Her mom even blamed
