Today is a preview for my work here in Chile this coming week. First, my sponsor, Mª. de los Ángeles Fernández, Professor of Political Science and Executive Director of Fundación Chile 21, had arranged for an interview with by a reporter for the magazine Mujer, which is included as a supplement in the Sunday edition of La Tercera newspaper. In it, I comment on the election of Barack Obama, the meaning of Hillary Clinton's defeat in the primaries, and -- yes -- Governor Sarah Palin. In this article, "Obama triunfó con un estilo femenino de hacer política," I comment on the fact that, while the nation can celebrate overcoming racial tensions in the election of the first African American president, there still exist divides among women along racial lines -- with much higher percentages of black and Latina women supporting him than white women.
Activities for the coming week
Monday, Nov. 17th: a meeting with representatives of Chilean women's NGOs and congresswomen to examine the obstacles and possibilities for increasing women's political participation and representation in both countries.
Tuesday, Nov. 18th: a meeting with representatives of government agencies -- including women from the Mapuche and Ayamará indigenous groups -- about women's policy issues and political activism.
Thursday, Nov. 20th: A.M. radio interview on the Bío-Bío station, "A Toda Radio"; followed by meetings at the University of Chile on establishing PROLIFEM, a program to promote women's leadership in politics and public policy. At 6pm, I'll be giving a speech to faculty and students on women in politics, with a particular focus on Latina women's political roles in the US.
I'll report on these events as the week goes on.
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