Women in Chiapas : making history in times of struggle and hope / edited by Christine Eber and Christine Kovic ; foreword by June Nash - New York ; London : Routledge , 2003. - xv, 280 p. : ill., 1 map ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-263) and index.

Women of Chiapas documents the concerns, visions, and struggles of women in Chiapas, Mexico. Deepening the awareness of the inequalities faced by these women, and demonstrating their determination to work together to improve the conditions of their communities, the book revolves around issues that define women's recent struggles: structural violence and armed conflict; religion and empowerment; and women's organizing. Book jacket.

9780415945578

2003043127


Maya women----Mexico----Chiapas


Chiapas (Mexico)---History---Peasant uprising---1994-

F1435.3.W55 / W65 2003

LAS 305.4 WOM