Spanish 230mm - Topics in Latin American and Peninsular Culture and Society-Malas Madres-Rebellious Mothers in Recent Latin American Film and Literature

This class explores the symbolic significance of the mother figure in Latin American culture and how recent cultural productions depart from that paradigm. Students examine portrayals of mothers who reject submissive roles—by choice or circumstance—and challenge patriarchal power structures. These experiences of motherhood can be empowering but also involve struggles. Such characterizations are analyzed in the context of feminist movements in the region since the early 2010s, focusing on the politics of motherhood and its expression in recent Latin American cultural production. Using engaging materials, students enhance their Spanish oral, reading, and writing skills. Restrictions: SPN 230 may be repeated once with a different topic. Enrollment limited to 20.