April 21
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8:00 am
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5:00 PM
CMT
The Flora Tristán Chair is coordinated by the Rómulo Gallegos Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CELARG) and is an integral part of the Research Coordination, through the Unit: Bodies in Motion: Gestures and Scenic, Artistic, and Cultural Practices. It is conceived as an academic space dedicated to reflection, promotion, and dissemination of thought and debate on gender equality, women's movements, and their relationship to social transformation and justice. It operates as a flexible platform for intellectual discourse, research, and community action surrounding the participation and impact of women's movements. It is coordinated by CELARG researcher Dr. Alba Carosio. For Venezuela, Flora Tristán holds particular significance due to her connection with the figure of Bolívar: stories of a possible lineage are woven around her, given the affection that bound the Liberator to her mother, Therese Laisnay. What is certain is that there is, without a doubt, a shared path toward emancipation between them. Today it is clear that transformative feminist ideals and the women's movement are essential for building new, better, and more just societies. This Flora Tristán Chair aspires to be an open and fertile ground, contributing reflections and insights to this indispensable endeavor.
