Wed Draft Questions - Emily Eckey

1. The documentary series “These Women Are Saving The Amazon” by Refinery29 features the empowering stories of female activists working for real change in their communities. How did feminism play a role in the victory of environmental and tribal rights for Nina’s community in the Amazon?

2. In “Unearthing Women's Anti‐Mining Activism in the Andes: Pachamama and the ‘Mad Old Women’” Kathy Jenkins discusses how women play an important role in social activism by challenging the expansion of extractive industries across Latin America. How have women played a sustained role in resisting the arrival of mining companies?

3. In “What does it mean to be an Indigenous Woman in Contemporary Times?" Luz María de la Torre Amaguana deconstructs the literary representation of Indigenous females over the centuries and shows how they have come to articulate an engaged and empowered sense of self (97). What are the obstacles that indigenous women face in their daily lives and how must they overcome these barriers to reach self-sufficiency and equality?