Violence and search for equality: Veracruzana teachers at the late of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century

Abstract

At the end of the 19th century, Mexico was in a stage of transition and modernization, which generated an environment conducive to the gradual social opening of women, through their insertion into the work and professional world. The educational field was one of the first spaces conquered by female participation, which made visible their work and their ability to develop; however, structural violence combined with the prejudices of the time made this same progress difficult. This article presents a series of cases of Veracruz teachers who, despite their intellectual training and professional career, faced various adverse situations, which aimed to violate them in various ways, through disqualification, harassment and pointing out.