Maria elena moyano autobiography featuring

"Moyano's life exemplifies the overwhelming obstacles that poor barrio women experience not only in Peru but also in other third world countries.

This autobiographical book adds important information to several different disciplines: Latin American politics, feminism, sociology, and current Peruvian history.

Book overview.

María Elena Moyano and Diana Miloslavich Tupac, the Peruvian editor and compiler of this book, were good friends.

This autobiographical book adds important information to several different disciplines: Latin American politics, feminism, sociology, and current Peruvian.

"Using Maria Elena Moyano's own words, Diana Miloslavich Tupac has re-created the voice of the martyred Peruvian activist." "In part 1 of this work.

Decades after her shocking murder, the Afro-Peruvian activist and organizer's legacy for affirming life and collective dignity is more relevant than ever.

. . . Edmisten's expertise is obvious in the scholarly introduction and readable translation."--Mary H. Wilgus, Campbellsville University

Using María Elena Moyano's own words, the editor of this poignant story has re-created the voice of the martyred Peruvian activist.

In 1992, at age 33, Moyano was assassinated by guerrillas of the revolutionary movement Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path).

Her murder--a warning to others in the women's movement--galvanized the Peruvian people against Sendero Luminoso and its leader, Abimael Guzmán Reynosa.

In part 1 of this work, Moyano traces the strugg