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First Feminist Congress Of Yucatán
The First Feminist Congress of Yucatán () was a conference that took place from 13 to 16 January 1916 at the in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. The congress brought together 620 delegates, primarily teachers, to discuss and propose reforms for women's social, educational, and legal rights. It was Mexico's first feminist congress and the second in Latin America after the ( 'First International Women's Congress'), which was held in Argentina in 1910. Yucatán was a vital hub for Mexican feminism in the late 19th century. Amidst the Mexican Revolution, Yucatán Governor Salvador Alvarado advocated for women's education and introduced labor reforms for women. Alvarado sponsored the congress, which was announced in October 1915 and meticulously planned by an organizing committee led by Consuelo Zavala to address key questions regarding women's freedom, schooling, careers, and role in public life. The opening day of the congress was marked by controversy after the reading of Hermila Galind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mérida, Yucatán
Mérida (, ) is the capital of the List of states of Mexico, Mexican state of Yucatán, and the largest city in southeastern Mexico. The city is also the seat of the Mérida Municipality, eponymous municipality. It is located slightly inland from the northwest corner of the Yucatán Peninsula, about from the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. In 2020, it had a population of 921,770 while its metropolitan area, which also includes the cities of Kanasín and Umán, had a population of 1,316,090. Mérida is also the cultural and financial capital of the Yucatán Peninsula. The city's rich cultural heritage is a product of the syncretism of the Maya civilization, Maya and Culture of Spain, Spanish cultures during the colonial era. The Cathedral of Mérida, Yucatán was built in the late 16th century with stones from Ti'ho, nearby Maya ruins and is the oldest cathedral in the mainland Americas. The city has the third largest old town district on the continent. It was the first city to be n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
