Wednesday Draft Questions - Albert Lam

1. From "These Women Are Saving The Amazon", Esperanza Martinez says that "In order to function, capitalism has to, on one hand, exploit nature, but on the other hand, exploit women" (1:30). Do you agree with this statement? What are some examples that exemplify this, and what are some counterexamples?
2. From "What Does It Mean To Be an Indigenous Woman in Contemporary Times", Amaguana says that their donning of "traditional clothes has incited a public debate," bringing criticism for "not wearing normal attire as defined by the hegemonic elements of society (83). Describe the harm and damage done when suppressing different cultures. What are some other examples of cultural attire or practices that also collect criticism?
3. Despite all their efforts and hard work, Jenkins paper explores how the role of women in social activism in Latin America is largely unrecognized. Briefly explore why this might be the case for many other instances of a nonrecognition and disregard for the role and work of women, like in the workplace.