Patriarchy X Feminism: The struggle for an egalitarian society in Brazil and Bolivia

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the patriarchal system that is rooted in South American societies, especially in Brazil and Bolivia, and the influence of feminism in both countries. We understand that analyzing this system in neighboring countries is necessary to understand the pattern that was established, in which the patriarch (man/father) is in a dominant position, while the woman/mother is in a subordinate position. However, feminism, which emerged as an opposition/response to the patriarchal system, needs to be understood as a movement with a political, philosophical, educational and social. This confrontation has resulted in numerous rights already conquered and the beginning of the construction of a more just and egalitarian society. Although we recognize that a long path has already been taken by this Movement in both countries analyzed, we cannot fail to recognize that a long path still needs to be taken so that women are respected in all their choices in both societies. Furthermore, we recognize that the school plays a fundamental role in building this just and egalitarian society, as it contributes to the deconstruction of knowledge ratified by patriarchy, through science and gender studies.