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...
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...
Women of the Incan empire: Before and after the conquest of Peru By Sarah Hunt The day Pizarro set foot in Peru the Incas found their world forever altered. Within a few short years, the Spanish had conquered the Incan Empire, rearranging the life of an entire nation. While the Spanish conquest touched every Incan person, women were profoundly affected by this shift in power. In pre-conquest Peru, Andean women were part of a highly structured society, and held a complementary role to their male counterparts. However, after the Spanish conquest, women had to navigate through an entirely different society. (...) Incan society was meticulously structured, and everyone had a distinct social niche. Though Andean society was a hierarchical patriarchy, it was not as extreme as the Spanish patriarchy, and women occupied a complimentary, rather than subordinate role to men. At the top of the feminine hierarchy was the Quoya, or queen. As the Inca, or king’s primary wife, she bore the titl...
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