Graduation Year

2024

Date of Submission

4-2024

Document Type

Campus Only Senior Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts

Department

History

Reader 1

Sarah Sarzynski

Rights Information

© 2024 Kenya Nunez

Abstract

This thesis examines the testimonio of Doña Rosa, a prominent social justice advocate, and explores her process of identity formation. The study begins with an overview of Doña Rosa's experiences as a nun and her subsequent activism, followed by a review of the historiography of women and gender in Latin American studies. The study’s analysis focuses on Doña Rosa's personal stories and familial narratives, particularly her interactions with her grandmothers and their experiences during the Cristero War. The study underscores how historical, material, and social contexts shape views of gender and identity formation, celebrating the power of storytelling in shaping activism and identity across generations of defiant Latin American women.

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