Emblematic women in Peruvian history
Many talented, brave and strong Peruvian women have left an important mark on Peruvian society. They have been an integral part of every moment of the country’s history. Although women have experienced a vast amount of discrimination and inequality, they have contributed greatly to the country's growth and formation. Incredible, influential Peruvian women have left lasting legacies in various fields of art and science as well as have acted as leaders of social movements that have revolutionized history. We have put five inspiring and important women in the history of Peru in the spotlight: ROXANA QUISPE COLLANTES Roxana Quispe Collantes not only fought with the misogynist comments of being a woman in the oldest university of Americas ´Universidad Mayor de San Marcos´ where the 70% of their students are men, also without any privilege she fought to give a position in the world to their underestimated mother language ‘Quechua’. Even though it is spoken by 8 million people, half of ...
