Key terms
La Conferencia de Mujeres por la raza
In May 1971, Houston, Texas, hosted a conference that transformed a feminist movement. This was the first nationwide gathering of over 500 Chicanas to advocate, unite, and empower for women's rights.
Which clinic in Los Angeles opposed abortion and claimed that all forms of birth control were tools of genocide?
The Brown Berets
cultural activism
Efforts aimed at promoting social change through the lens of culture, including arts, literature, traditions, and community practices.
Reproductive Justice
Women examine reproductive health and services while demanding their rights on various topics, including abortion, sexual education, pregnancy services, and community safety.
Where in the 1950s, was the first birth control tested, and what happened?
In Puerto Rico, birth control pills were tested on poor women without their consent causing the death of three women.
Machisimo
a cultural attitude that emphasizes traditional male dominance and superiority over women. It often involves beliefs that men should be strong, aggressive, and in control, while women are expected to be submissive and take on nurturing roles.
California Latinas for Reproductive Justice (CLRJ)
A statewide organization established in 2004 that honors and empowers Latinas by recognizing their bodies, sexuality, and families, while cultivating leadership through community education and policy advocacy.
What occurred at the Irwin County Detention Center in Georgia in 2020?
Immigrant women in jail were made to undergo sterilization against their will.
what historical movement gave rise to the flourishing of Chicana arts and literature?
El Movimiento
How many abortions occur in the US in 2021?
In 2024, USA FACTS (2024) reported that the CDC documented 625,978 abortions in 46 states and Washington, DC.
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Artivism
The blend of activism and art!
What two figures have been redefined by Chicana feminists to challenge patriarchal stereotypes?
La Virgen de Guadalupe and La Malinche