Defying Labels

Defying Labels, by Patty Flores, opens and expands upon the concept of identity, self-worth, and freedom from societal expectations. In this work, Flores tells the story of herself and invites everyone to break free from labels that people put on themselves and others: race-related, gender-related, or any personal hindrances. It encourages readers to be themselves as fully and authentically as possible, unshackled by the confinement of societal norms or stereotypes. Flores advocates for self-power, which translates to the freedom of liberation beyond 'limiting labels', and urges people to chart out their own route and draw strength from 'unique experience and voice'.