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Women and Independence in Latin America An exploration of women's involvement in the Latin American Wars of Independence |
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Women and Independence in Latin America An exploration of women's involvement in the Latin American Wars of Independence |
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Gender:Female
Ethnic origen: White
Events:
| 1795 | - | Venezuela | - | Unknown | - | She made a statement in court about the rights of married women. |
Connections:
Women's rightsBiography:
She is described as a poor white woman, who in 1795 stated in court: "A woman is given to a man in marriage to become his compañera, not to suffer vexation, oppression, and violence from ill-tempered men, who abusing their power and physical strength, forget their main obligations as husbands, as Christians and as citizens." (Díaz, 96)
References:
Díaz, Arlene J. (2004) Female Citizens, Patriarchs and the Law in Venezuela, 1796-1904