Elena is already an intelligent and strong-willed young woman who fights for so many social justice causes, so it only seemed fitting that she would come out as gay. Being raised in the Latino culture where being gay is not easily accepted, the show depicts the hardships not only for Elena but for her mother as well. It offers an inclusive representation for young Latina girls.

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Leslie: Let me just clear up some things. I am Dr. Leslie Berkowitz. Penelope's boss, and also I'm Lydia's exclusive, non-sexual, platonic companion.
Brian: What does that mean?
Leslie: I don't know.

Elena: How do you do it?
Penelope: Do what, honey?
Elena: Be alone, go through life without a partner who cares about you.
Penelope: Okay, well that's one way of putting it. Actually, I've been talking about this in therapy, and I love being alone, it's the best. And we're strong women who don't need a partner to define us.