Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Feminicide in Juarez

After reading "Toward a Planetary Civil Society" by Rosa Fregoso, it seems to me that this result of feminicide has evolved from abuse and control in the homes in Mexico to a result of murder outside. It is obvious that gender roles are still expected to be acted out in Mexico and with globalization comes global change. The problem with the murders of women in Juarez seems to have much to do with immigrants of Southern Mexico traveling to Juarez in hopes of finding a job in the maquiladoras, possibly a chance at making a little more money to survive which has pushed male heirarchy into action. The idea of gender control seems to run rampid in Juarez with some society that is willing to murder women to make their point. The fact that this article is accessible to the public sphere allows for action to take place. But who has to read it for action to be taken? Just the fact that this news is out in the public sphere gives it an opportunity to be pushed into action. Writing therefore becomes the motive for action.

1 comment:

Daniel said...

yup. i really hate male mentality. its just so pathetic. thinking your better than another group. seriously. they should see a tae kwon do match and watch a chick beat the shit out of a guy. then well see who is superior. i cant believe they can go to a point where they murder as an example that women shouldn't do what men do.