The new Lifetime Network show "Devious Maids," executively produced by actress Eva Longoria has caused some controversy due to the stereotypes placed on the maids on the show.

The series centers around five Latina maids who work in luxurious Beverly Hills homes "while wearing short skirts and (presumably) having great sex," according to Yahoo! TV.

But one must remember that these women related to one another through their ambitions, struggles, and dreams.

Back in April Longoria made at statement to the Huffington Post Latino Voices in which she denied trying to focus on the stereotype of Spanish women and rather bring to light that Latinas are more than the category they are typically put in.

"As an executive producer, I choose to break the cycle of ignorance by bringing to light something we have not seen before, a deeper, more complex side to the women who live beyond the box that some choose to put them in.

"The only way to break a stereotype is to not ignore it. The stereotype we are grappling with here is that as Latinas, all we are is maids. And yet, this is a show that deconstructs the stereotype by showing us that maids are so much more.

"Are Latinas teachers and doctors and lawyers in America today? Yes. Should their stories be told as well? Absolutely. But, this show is called 'Devious Maids,' not 'Latinas in America.

"Isn't it 'shortsighted' to say we can only tell the stories of what others deem 'successful'? Isn't it 'shortsighted' to think that 'success' is only measured in social status, monetary gain, or job position?

"Are we saying maids are not 'successful' because we perceive them to be at the bottom of the socioeconomic scale?"

Since its television debut on Sunday night there have been mixed reviews of the show with some fans tweeting Eva Longoria about how much they love they love the show while others feel that it is a wasted opportunity.

Do you feel that the stereotypes portrayed on the show "Devious Maids" is offensive to Latinas or do you believe that it is not a big deal? Leave us a comment below.