Laura N. Torres

Laura N. Torres was an early twentieth century Mexican journalist and founder of an early feminist organization.[1]

In 1904, Torres founded a feminist society named Admiradoras de Juárez.[2] Admiradoras de Juárez is described as a militant feminist society that demanded an end to sexual discrimination and repressive government.[2] The organization that Torres founded was criticized by the contemporary historian Justo Sierra, who said it was a refuge for old, ugly women were trying to imitate men.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Ruiz, Ramón Eduardo (1992). Triumphs and tragedy : a history of the Mexican people. New York: W.W. Norton. p. 284. ISBN 9780393310665.
  2. 1 2 3 Soto, Shirlene (1990). Emergence of the modern Mexican woman : her participation in revolution and struggle for equality, 1910-1940. Denver, Colo.: Arden Press. p. 16. ISBN 0912869119.
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