Gender Battles: Latin American Women, War, and Feminism by Vanesa Miseres uncovers the often-overlooked voices of Latin American women who engaged with war – not just as observers, but as journalists, memoirists, and activists – from the 19th to mid-20th centuries. Focusing on conflicts like the War of the Pacific, the World Wars, and the Spanish Civil War, Miseres shows how these women used their writing and organizing to challenge gender roles, navigate nationalism, and shape emerging feminist ideas. Blending gender studies and Latin American history, the book reveals war as both a political and deeply personal force, reshaping our understanding of feminist activism and Latin American identity.
Author:
Vanesa Miseres
Associate Professor of Spanish, University of Notre Dame
Kellogg Institute Faculty Fellow