Women Resisting Violence.
Women Resisting Violence explores the diverse strategies employed by women across Latin America to combat gendered violence. Highlighting grassroots efforts, the book examines the lived experiences of women from various backgrounds, including Indigenous women, Black women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and mi...
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| Place / Publishing House: | Rugby : Latin America Bureau, 2022 ©2022 |
| Year of Publication: | 2022 |
| Language: | English |
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| Physical Description: | 1 Online-Resource |
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| Summary: | Women Resisting Violence explores the diverse strategies employed by women across Latin America to combat gendered violence. Highlighting grassroots efforts, the book examines the lived experiences of women from various backgrounds, including Indigenous women, Black women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and migrants. It delves into topics such as urban violence, domestic worker rights, reproductive justice, environmental activism, and artistic resistance. Through a combination of case studies, illustrations, and practical examples, the authors showcase how women are transforming fear into acts of resistance and solidarity. This book is an invaluable resource for researchers, students, and activists interested in gender studies, intersectionality, and the systemic challenges faced by marginalized communities. It emphasizes the importance of collective action and creativity in fostering social change, particularly in contexts exacerbated by inequality and crises such as COVID-19. |
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| ISBN: | 9781909014800 9781909014862 |
| Access: | Only OEAW-employees or in the reading room of our library. |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |