The nineteenth century aroused a concern for the national identity particular to each country and during this search women were silenced and relegated to the periphery of the discourses of power. Nevertheless, women were part of the social commitment of building their nations, which in turn was critical for the emergence of a new social feminine consciousness, Women writers played a pivotal role in establishing national identities and communities, as they were often the first ones to address controversial and ignored topics such as slavery, social and political corruption, unequal opportunities, and religious constraints, even before their male contemporaries, 

In this talk, Dr. Beatriz M. Marques will focus on renowned Cuban writer Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda (1814-1873), whose writings were indispensable in the creation of a Cuban national identity, as well as the representation of other marginalized communities, such as slaves, mulattoes, and disadvantaged women, 

This event is free and open to the public. It will be conducted in Spanish. Cosponsored by the FIU Department of Modern Languages. To confirm your attendance, please write 
cri@fiu.edu or call (305) 348-1991.