8 Peruvian Women Who Made History To celebrate and conclude March being Women’s History Month, we want to acknowledge some of the many incredible women throughout Peru’s history! Although some people might disagree, Peru is often described as a patriarchal society and men receive preferred treatment in almost all aspects of society. Traditionally in Peru, men and women have occupied very different labor roles but the lines are slowly being blurred as more women gain access to training and formal education. Despite all the obstacles Peruvian women have faced, they have continued to fight and protest for equal rights and the nation would not be the same had it not been for the impact of these women. Aracely Quispe Neir a - Peruvian astronautics engineer who was the first Latin American to command three missions in NASA. Aracely is an official speaker of NASA and the United States Department of State, where she has been recognized for her efforts in space as well as the social field bec...
Pre Hispanic women and myths - Mama Ocllo and Mama Huaco Currently, we find ourselves in a society that is in the process of recognizing the importance of women. We see support for outstanding women in sports, arts, business, health, among other sectors, but there is still a long way to go. This situation leads us to ask ourselves, what would our ancestors think when they see the slow process that is taking us? This question arises when investigating a little more in detail about the position that so many men and women had since pre-hispanic times. Throughout our investigation we found some relevant characters who highlight the importance of women since the beginning of our culture. “Among the Incas, one of the most salient issues is the presence of two female archetypes: on the one hand, the domestic woman busy with household chores , the upbringing of children, the fulfillment of agricultural and textile tasks; and on the other hand, the tradition of the warrior woman, free and...
The colonization of the American territories by the spaniards has been a fundamental part of universal history. Placing ourselves in the context of our country, this process brought with it various political and cultural changes and this was reflected not only in bureaucratic and territorial issues, but also in the social pyramid and the roles that each individual had to fulfill in this new society. During this new period, the role of women goes into the background and gender inequality is perceived: they could not intervene in important matters and were mainly "used" for household activities. However, this inequality was also defined by the origin. With respect to Spanish and Creole women, beyond domestic chores, they also dedicated themselves to religious tasks, because for society "they were inconsistent and not very quiet." From the age of 15 and with the consent of the father, they had to look for a husband and devote themselves fully to raising children, sew...
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