#HernamaNoEstasSola: Seeing Each Other, Calling Each Other

• In Event: Women-ing Movements: Understanding Gendered Mobilisation in Social Movements

Abstract

Some authors have suggested that mobilizations are fueled by access to resources or grievances. In this paper, one of the primary catalysts for mobilization is the emergence of collective identity, underpinned by a sisterhood narrative and a shared gendered fate, rather than being solely driven by material scarcity. This study revolves around the concepts of collective identity and linked fate, shedding light on their significance in understanding mobilization dynamics. The research employs a mixed methodology strategy, encompassing a bag of word analysis and semi-structured interviews. I aim to unravel the multifaceted nature of gendered mobilization and its complex drivers through these approaches. The fieldwork consisted of 47 interviews with women leaders actively engaged in social movements, grassroots organizations, and political parties in Colombia and Mexico. The choice of these specific countries is motivated by their unique sociopolitical contexts, making them ideal cases for studying gendered mobilization in the global south.

Author

• Camila Paez, Arizona State University