Description
Book SynopsisCiudad Juárez has recently become infamous for its murder rate, which topped 3,000 in 2010 as competing drug cartels grew increasingly violent and the military responded with violence as well. Despite the atmosphere of intimidation by troops, police, and organized criminals, women have led the way in civil society activism, spurring the Juárez Resistance and forging powerful alliances with anti-militarization activists.
An in-depth examination of la Resistencia Juarense, Courage, Resistance, and Women in Ciudad Juárez draws on ethnographic research to analyze the resistance’s focus on violence against women, as well as its clash with the war against drugs championed by Mexican President Felipe Calderón with the support of the United States. Through grounded insights, the authors trace the transformation of hidden discourses into public discourses that openly challenge the militarized border regimes. The authors also explore the advocacy
Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1. Introduction: Conceptualizing Courage and Resistance in a Mired Human Rights Context
Chapter 2. Historicizing and Contextualizing the Place: Three Historic Junctures
Chapter 3. From Fear and Intimidation to Game-Changing Activism
Chapter 4. "Fed Up" with Militarization and Murders, via Social Media
Chapter 5. Toward Transnational Solidarity: Contesting the Border Narrative in a U.S. Congressional Race, Tribunals, and Faith-Based Activism
Chapter 6. South-to-North Solidarity: Sicilia and Peace and Justice Movements at the Border
Chapter 7. Conclusion: Reflections on the Possibilities of Post-Conflict Peace and Justice
Afterword
Appendix 1. Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership: A 10-Point Voluntary Code
Appendix 2. Resolution (El Paso City Council)
Appendix 3. Resolution (City of Los Angeles)
Notes
References
Index
