Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (1648–1695) was a Mexican Self-taught scholar, philosopher, and writer of the Baroque Period renowned for her Poetry and feminist advocacy. Her seminal works, including "Respuesta a Sor Filotea" and "Inundación Castálida," challenged the intellectual constraints placed on women and defended women's Rights to ‣. Sor Juana's Exploration of themes such as Love, Religion, and gender roles positioned her as a pioneering voice in early feminist Literature. Her contributions to literature and Philosophy endure, continuing to inspire and inform discussions on gender, Knowledge, and Power.
Anecdotes
- Once dressed as a boy to gain access to university lectures forbidden to women. Transformed her living quarters into a salon for intellectuals, engaging in vibrant debates. Secretly amassed one of the largest private libraries in the Americas during her Time.
- Defended women's right to education through bold writings that risked her standing in a male-dominated society.
- Disguised herself as a male student to gain an education at a university in Mexico City, showcasing her early determination for Learning.
Magnitudes
- Question everything, especially your own limitations.
- Master the of solitude and Reflection.
- Question to push boundaries and innovate.
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