Under the Shade of the Guamúchil: Life Stories of Indigenous and Peasant Women in Prison

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Rosalva Hernández Baz Dreisinger

Under the Shade of the Guamúchil

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ISBN: 9781917503518

Life Stories of Indigenous and Peasant Women in Prison

Rosalva Hernández, Baz Dreisinger

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English

Lived Places
11 December 2025

Gender studies, gender groups; First Nations

Series: Incarceration Nations Network

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Have you ever wondered about the untold stories of women whose voices are often silenced by societal structures?

In the Shade of the Guamuchil Tree: Life Stories of Indigenous and Peasant Women in Prison in Mexico, by the Sisters in the Shadow Editorial Collective, reveals the gripping experiences of indigenous and mestizo women at Cereso Morelos. This book brings to light the struggles of 206 women and 15 children imprisoned by a system that fails to address the root causes of crime, resorting instead to punitive measures.

Through nine powerful narratives collected in Life Stories workshops over nearly three years at the Atlacholoaya women's detention center, this book offers a profound look at inequality and social injustice.

Ideal for readers interested in social justice, human rights, and gender studies, as well as educators and students exploring these themes, this book is a crucial resource for understanding and addressing systemic inequalities.

By: Rosalva Hernández
Edited by: Baz Dreisinger
Imprint: Lived Places
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 404g
ISBN: 9781917503518
ISBN 10: 1917503512
Series: Incarceration Nations Network
Pages: 302
Publication Date: 11 December 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active