Women in Revolutionary Movements
In the past, men were dominant and recognized to play a significant role in world history. Gender biasness was evident about how history was taught and presented from a young age. Women were not supposed to get to the battlefield, and even if they found their ways there, they were unrecognized in history (Jaquette 347). In ancient times, women were only weak vessels with no wisdom and courage to engage in fights; thus, they were inferior and misrepresented in society. On the other hand, men were the breadwinners and protectors of their families and community at large. Also, women were restricted from joining the army, an occupation meant for men (Jaquette 351). Therefore, my impression is that men were strong vessels and played a significant role in the revolution of Latin America and the world at large. Notably, women were inferior and weak vessels, and despite their participation, gender biasness was present at the time.
Some of the recognized women in US history include Dorothea Mix, who invented and introduced hospitals for mentally ill and Susan Anthony, the pioneer, supporter, and leader in matters of women’s rights and freedom movements in the United States. Despite their recognition and misrepresentation, women have also come out to prove their significance in history (Jaquette 351). These women played a significant role in creating world history and the development of the community. After reading the article, my impression of women was wholly changed on the part played by women in history-making. However, despite their efforts, they were unrecognized and ignored in history. From the article, women engaged in guerrilla warfare and played equal rights with men in the Mexican Revolution. The article states women’s roles in the Mexican revolution that is left out in the murals. Murals are highly concerned with upholding Mexican culture that views women to be inferior. The murals are doubtful than the articles in addressing revolution. From the murals, only men are identified and recognized in the fight for the Mexican revolution, leaving out women who also played a critical role in the same. The article presents discrimination and underrepresentation of women by historians despite their considerable efforts in the revolution history.