In Latin American history, women have not only played key roles
within the family and society, but have long been active
participants in political and economic life. The explosion of
research over the last fifteen years testifies to how much we still
have to learn about their experiences. "Women and Gender in Modern
Latin America" brings together selections from recent scholarship
with excerpts from an exciting array of primary sources, many
translated into English for the first time, to bring the story of
women s involvement in modern Latin American history up to
date.
Covering major developments in the region from the bitter wars
of Spanish American independence (1810-1825) through the turn of
the twenty-first century, this collection examines the
expectations, responsibilities, and limitations that have
confronted women in their varied roles. The book explores:
- The nature and impact of feminist movements
- Women s role in economic modernization and the gendered
division of labor
- Women s contributions to 20th-century nationalism and social
revolutions
- Changing gender roles and relations within marriage and the
family
- The impact of modern birth control methods and changing sexual
mores
In the concise introductory essays, Pamela S. Murray synthesizes
recent research to provide readers with a context for the
selections in each chapter, including primary sources that range
from trial records, legal codes, and other official documents to
personal letters, excerpts from women s published writings,
speeches, and images.
Whether for a course specifically on women in Latin America, or
as an addition to a Modern Latin America survey course, "Women and
Gender in Modern Latin America" provides a comprehensive overview
of the experiences of women and workings of gender over time across
a vast and diverse region."
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