First Advisor

Enrique Cortez

Date of Award

Fall 12-16-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in World Languages & Literatures: Spanish and University Honors

Department

World Languages and Literatures

Language

English

Subjects

colonial studies, indigenous studies, Guamán Poma, women's studies, Spanish

Abstract

This study explores the depictions of women in Felipe Guamán Poma de Ayala’s chronicle titled, El primer nueva crónica y buen gobierno. By concentrating on six distinct portraits within this manuscript, the findings intend to reveal the themes, differences, and symbolic meanings that characterize and differentiate these representations. The analysis delves into how these portrayals provide insights into the roles, status, and societal perceptions of women in Inca society during the colonial period. The situation of these depictions within the general context of gender and colonialism in Andean society aims to showcase how nobleman Guamán Poma’s work critiques and reflects the evolving social and political dynamics of his period. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the complexities of gender roles that intersect with the impact of colonialism on indigenous Andean communities.

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https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/42812

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