color a non issue?
not if she wants to get into a disco in Naco.
There are literally thousands of disco alternatives in SD - most better than the Naco variety.
If her main social problem is getting into a Naco disco, then her problems are relatively minor.....
I think she 's not understanding that she has to do her part to "fit in" - even a little bit - its not her counrty or ssociety and she could be a little flexible.
-learn the language
-lose the tatts/peircings/ wierd-different hair
-lose the anti-social clothing: tears, rips, stains, - anything "hip/hipster" - Goth - Metal.
-or anything visibly or outrageously - LGBT/trans/......
DR is in many way a traditional society and the level of demoralization that has affected the US etc - has not affected them yet (...thank God !)