Discuss and analyze the subjugation of women throughout the Americas during the colonial period and
consider how patriarchy manifests in the following areas of subjects: religion, race, class, gender roles,
and/or politics.
Answer TWO of the following:
1) Compare and Contrast patriarchy in the English and Spanish Colonies (500 words minimum).
2) Examine and historicize the life of Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, as revealed in the film, I, the Worst of All,
in the context of patriarchy in the Spanish Colonies. (500 words minimum)
3) Assess and critically analyze African and Native women’s survival within and resistance to patriarchy in
the Spanish colonies – your discussion may include conversations revolving around “3rd and 4th” gender
spaces in the context of Native Cultures. (500 words minimum)
Each response requires a minimum of 4 class sources (readings, film, and lecture) per response. Your
assignment is due via Canvas.
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