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Because of the active role played by soldaderas in the Mexican Revolution, their legacy has contributed to several distinct stereotypes of Mexican women. Modern-day Chicanas in the United States have been particularly affected by this image of the soldaderas as either a feisty woman or promiscuous follower. While some Chicanas find identification in the strength and bravery of the women soldiers, others are offended by the negative connotation brought on by association. In order to combat these negative stereotypes, Chicana artists and writers have made use of their talents to shed light on the truth about soldaderas. Writing novels and poetry, painting murals, and incorporating dances into their rituals, Chicanas have worked to reclaim the honor of these women who sacrificed their livelihood for their freedom. Using these various mediums, Chicanos are able to explore their cultural and historical roots.
The soldadera image has also been utilized in politicized movements, namely the Chicano movement. Drawing on analogies between their ancestors and themselves, Chicanos are urged to fight against racism and classism. Some Chicano activists used the legendary “Adelita” to refer to the submissive Chicana role in the movement; they were categorized as obedient women dedicated to filling the role of sexual partner, homemaker, and clerical assistant. In recent years, Chicana women have mobilized to combat this stereotype, redefining the soldaderas legend as one of the first exemplifications of feminism and female strength in their history.
'Rear Guard' (or 'On the Road'): women carrying rifles and children
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José Clemente OrozcoMexican
Printer George C. MillerAmerican
Publisher Weyhe Gallery, New York
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Together with Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros, Orozco was one of Mexico’s three most influential muralists. This print comes from a series of lithographs that Orozco created based on his mural at the National Preparatory School in Mexico City. Men, women, and children—some of whom carry rifles—probably represent civilian soldiers who fought in the revolution. Women soldiers (soldaderas) played an integral part in the battles and participated in all factions. The composition, with the figures clustered together and viewed from behind, emphasizes their group identity and collective effort.
Junto con Diego Rivera y David Alfaro Siqueiros, Orozco fue uno de los tres muralistas más influyentes de México. Esta estampa pertenece a una serie de litografías creadas por Orozco a partir del mural que realizó en en la Escuela Nacional Preparatoria de Ciudad de México. Hombres, mujeres y niños, algunos de ellos armados con rifles, representan probablemente a los soldados civiles que lucharon en la revolución. Las soldaderas —mujeres soldado— desempeñaron un papel fundamental en los combates y participaron en todas las facciones. La composición, en la que las figuras aparecen de espaldas y muy juntas, pone de relieve su identidad de grupo y su esfuerzo colectivo.
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Title:'Rear Guard' (or 'On the Road'): women carrying rifles and children
Artist:José Clemente Orozco (Mexican, Ciudad Guzmán – Mexico City)
Printer:George C. Miller (American, New York –)
Publisher:Weyhe Gallery, New York
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