The document discusses the changing roles of women in Latin America over the past several decades. It describes how in the mid-20th century, women fought for and gained the right to vote in some countries. Women then took on new public roles by leading struggles for human rights under oppressive military regimes. More recently, women have entered the workforce in greater numbers and gained more access to education, though domestic work remains a common occupation and double shifts are still expected of many working women. Prejudice against women in politics still persists throughout Latin America.

1. AMERICAS: The changing face of Latin America and the Caribbean Author: Peter Winn A few topics of personal interest during my reading By: Delissa Ainsworth

2. In Women’s Hands Ch. Nine 1937- Civil codes legalize male supremacy in most of Latin America Women fight for equal rights In Chile, feminists form the Movement for the Emanciption of Chilean Women (MEMCH) 1949 = women can vote!!! MEMCH = success!

3. In Women’s Hands Ch. Nine 1960 - 1990 Women lead the struggle for human rights under brutal military regimes Morphing their roles from mothers and wives into new public roles A group of women called “Las Madres” carry photos of their disappeared relatives in Argentina

4. In Women’s Hands Ch. Nine Most common job available to women is a domestic service In Brazil, 40% of women are able to find jobs Increased educational opportunities have allowed professions such as teaching, medicine, and social work.

5. In Women’s Hands Ch. Nine In Chile, “Women for Life” create new ways of dramatizing the struggle to restore democracy 1988- women used life sized boards in the shape of the Chileans president with victims’ names on them to remind the people to vote against dictatorship

6. In Women’s Hands Ch. Nine October 1988 Chile: Largest political demonstration in history when hundreds of thousands people (mainly women) flood the streets An effort for the restoration of democracy after 15 years of dictatorship In 2000, 44% of urban women worked outside the home

7. In Women’s Hands Ch. Nine The majority of the working women work “double-days” AND come home to do “women’s work” (house cleaning, children, cooking etc) Many men feel a loss of power and take the aggression out on women and children

8. In Women’s Hands Ch. Nine Spanish Americans struggle with the fight between the male word, the streets, and the home. Chilean women mend the life of necessity and opportunity by entering the work force in export plants

9. In Women’s Hands Ch. Nine 1992- Peruvian families at 20% of the population depended on communal kitchens Women fight against an increase in food prices

10. In Women’s Hands Ch. Nine Women still struggle to get into a political powerful role Prejudice is still present in the Americas