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Marcha Lésbica Mexico City

In Mexico City in 2006 focusing on the divisions, between Mexicana feminists and queer Chicanas Latinas leading up to the Marcha Lésbica. The dialogue shed light on the challenges presented by identities. Ideologies within the lesbian community highlighting the complexity of identity and its importance within transnational temporal contexts. It also underscores how this identity plays a role in critiquing and redefining knowledge systems while exploring the limitations of cross border coalition politics.

The evolution of the terms "lesbiana" and "queer" (cuir) within Mexico City particularly how "lesbiana" gained significance in communities during the 2010s alongside the development of cuir. The resurgence of "lesbiana" is connected to an increased awareness of violence in the region exemplified by femicides. In response to militarization and violence targeting women young activists have introduced terms like "lesboterrorism."

"Feminism in Latin America" found in Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy one notable aspect discussed is Marcha Lésbica Mexico Citys representation as an organization advocating for LGBTQ+ rights in that region. The article extensively explores how Marcha Lésbica has contributed to promoting activism in Mexico emphasizing its impact on feminism as a whole and its role in fighting, for LGBTQ+ rights. In addition it explores the strategies and influence of organizations, in challenging norms around gender and advocating for change in the context of Latin America.

Despite the rising levels of violence and lack of accountability the state of Guerrero in Mexico has witnessed the emergence of a movement for rights in Chilpancingo and other areas. This movement originated with the Pride march held in 2002. Has since spread to public spaces across the region. By incorporating symbols alongside cultural elements their aim is to draw attention to the violence faced by members of their community. This highlights their approach, which focuses on asserting identity rights while addressing the failures of state institutions in protecting rights.

Research uncovered that Hispanic women aged 18 years and older who identify as lesbians or bisexuals experience health disparities compared to both women and non Hispanic White women who identify as lesbians or bisexuals. These disparities are particularly noticeable in areas such as smoking, asthma, disability and mental distress. Of concern is the distress experienced by bisexual women indicating that their health is influenced by intersecting disadvantages.

During both the Cold War era and economic neoliberalism periods there was a rise in movements, within Mexico City. These movements had a perspective that linked them to the fight, for rights and the global Left. Despite facing government surveillance and harassment their goal was to democratize the state and stand in solidarity with marginalized groups throughout Latin America. It is worth noting that activists adoption of human rights discourse was not a move but also intertwined with anti imperialist endeavors.

The Marcha Lésbica in Mexico City is a part of activism in the region. On June 25 1983 there was a procession that took place alongside a leftist march from the Monumento a Los Niños Héroes. This second march embraced diversity by including queer Mexicans, sex workers and rebellious individuals who expressed their activism through laughter, dance and playful chaos. Furthermore during this march a statement was made when they halted at the U.S. Embassy to burn an effigy of Ronald Reagan as a protest against U.S. Interventions in Central America.

"Amérique Latine Histoire et Mémoire " there is exploration of a community called "O Meninas RJ" that connects lesbians on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro through platforms like WhatsApp and other social networks. This community organizes face to face meetings to create a space for lesbians and women in relationships, with women. It acts as a means to combat types of discrimination such, as poverty, racism, lesbophobia and different abilities. The article emphasizes the importance of bringing attention to overlooked stories in order to analyze sources critically and reassess the narrative of women from a perspective that includes all marginalized women.

References

Stacy I. Macias (2022) “Somos contra la ‘queer-ificacíon’”/“We reject the queer-ification of lesbianism”: lesbian political identity and anti-queer politics among Mexican lesbians and queer Chicanas-Latinas, Journal of Lesbian Studies, 26:1, 73-88, DOI: 10.1080/10894160.2021.1959886

Anahi Russo Garrido (2023) Sexual micropolitics: twisting lesbiana and cuir (queer) genealogies in contemporary Mexico City, Journal of Lesbian Studies, 27:2, 147-159, DOI: 10.1080/10894160.2022.2085355

Rivera Berruz, Stephanie. “Latin American Feminism.” Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 21 Apr. 2023, plato.stanford.edu/entries/feminism-latin- america/#pagetopright.

Payne, W. J. (2021). Queer urban activism under state impunity: Encountering an LGBTTTI Pride archive in Chilpancingo, Mexico. Urban Studies, 58(7), 1327-1345. https://doi.org/10.1177/0042098020960578

Kim HJ, Fredriksen-Goldsen KI. Hispanic lesbians and bisexual women at heightened risk for [corrected] health disparities. Am J Public Health. 2012 Jan;102(1):e9-15. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2011.300378. Epub 2011 Nov 28. Erratum in: Am J Public Health. 2012 Feb;102(2):202. PMID: 22095348; PMCID: PMC3490549.

Grinnell, Lucinda. ""Lesbianas Presente:" Lesbian Activism, Transnational Alliances, and the State in Mexico City, 1968-1991." (2014).https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/hist_etds/35

CAMPOS, NOE PLIEGO. “A Tale of Two Pride Marches: Essay.” Zócalo Public Square, 2 June 2022, www.zocalopublicsquare.org/2022/06/02/mexico-city-gay-pride- marches/ideas/essay/.

Yasmine Tuffy, « Crear nuestra propia munda: The stakes of space appropriation by lesbians in Mexico City », Cahiers des Amériques latines [En ligne], 98 | 2021, mis en ligne le 10 octobre 2022, consulté le 08 novembre 2023. URL : http://journals.openedition.org/cal/14103 ; DOI : ht tps://doi.org/10.4000/cal.14103