Hablar de feminismo y acceso a derechos en un momento crítico para un mundo que aspira a la igualdad. 'Podcast ‘Al habla... con Warkentin’ | Ep. 220
Summary
In this episode, host Gabriela Warkentin interviews activist and academic Marta Lamas at GIRE to trace the history of the feminist movement in Mexico. They discuss the evolution from the 1971 "Mujeres en Acción Solidaria" protests to the legal victories of the 2000s, highlighting the shift from reproductive rights to a focus on gender-based violence. Lamas also addresses the current global backlash against gender identity and the fragmentation within the movement regarding trans inclusion, urging listeners to understand how past struggles inform today's political landscape.
Topics discussed
Tiger Balm advertisement and episode introduction
Contextualizing feminism and gender equity debates
Introduction of guest Marta Lamas and her work
Personal origins of feminism and interview structure
Founding of the NGO and reproductive rights agenda
1971 protest at the Monument to the Mother
Women's suffrage and early professional spaces
Susan Sontag's visit and formation of feminist groups
Abortion activism and political strategy shifts
Media coverage and changing public image of women
Influence of radical politics and legal reform methods
Funding challenges and legislative attempts in the 80s
Legalization of abortion in Mexico City (2007)
Global feminist waves and intersectionality
Fourth wave feminism and focus on violence
Internal fractures: trans-inclusive vs anti-gender feminism
Evolution of the political subject in feminism
Global conservative backlash and anti-gender movements
Current political landscape and trans rights debates
Generational gaps and future concerns in Mexico
Closing reflections and podcast outro
Listen ad-free on Castria