A Woman to Know: Hermila Galindo
Her willingness to face strong opposition gave heart to the succeeding generation. — Anna Macias
(image via Wikimedia)
Hermila’s list of accomplishments is long. She was the woman behind "Mujer Moderna," a feminist magazine that inspired today’s women's rights activists; the author of numerous biographies and political texts; one of the earliest supporter of issues like sex education and access to divorce; the legendary speaker at the first-ever Feminist Congress of Mexico.
After the Mexican Revolution, she fought for women’s rights to be recognized by the new government.
In 1917, she announced her candidacy for elected office in Mexico City, becoming the first Mexican woman to run. But the Electoral College refused to acknowledge votes cast for her, claiming women were not permitted as candidates. Hermila responded that she wasn’t running to win — she was running to show women the path forward.
Add to your library list:
Una Mujer Moderna (Laura Orellana Trinidad)
Read more:
Women and the Mexican Revolution (JSTOR)
The First Feminist Congress of Mexico (Library of Congress)
Hermila Galindo, pionera feminista (El Pais)
Individual Women During the Revolution (Library of Congress)
Unsung Heroes: Hermila Galindo (Bad Reputation)
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