University students of Pedagogy in History of the Universidad de La Serena, Chile: What prompted them to participate in the feminist movement in 2018?

Abstract

One of the main social movements today is the feminist, which as a result of the various demonstrations carried out during 2018 in the hands of university students has strengthened its reach in Chile. Despite its social relevance and the increased participation of women in feminism, there is little research that investigates the reasons for women to participate in the feminist movement. Therefore, the objective of this study is to understand, from the perception of the university students, the aspects that motivated them to participate in the Feminist Movement 2018. For this, a qualitative study of a phenomenological type was carried out, carrying out semi-structured interviews to a sample of 3 women from the Pedagogy in History and Geography career at the University of La Serena, Chile, who participated in the 2018 movement and the Self-convened Women's Assembly ULS. The analysis evidenced the knowledge of harassment situations in the university by peers and authorities, and the search for a more equitable and fairer environment as the main incentives for participation. In turn, it was possible to inquire about the origin, organization, and consequences that the mobilization of 2018 brought with it.