Argentina has finally achieved their goal of becoming the largest Latin American nation to legalize abortion after years of grassroots efforts in the historically Catholic and conservative country.
This marks a milestone for the growing feminist movement in the region which has experienced pushback from the Catholic church, conservative leaders, and anti-abortion movements for so long.
Will the effects spread to the rest of the region or will women’s rights continue to be suppressed as they have been for centuries?
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss Argentina’s historical conservatism, the rise of feminism, and how the landmark change could affect the rest of Latin America in the future.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-120-argentina-legalizes-abortion-after-years-long-fight
As we approach the one year anniversary of Chile’s social uprising that occurred last October following massive protests and military intervention, tensions are rising again in anticipation of the upcoming constitutional referendum vote in which Chileans will vote to determine if and how a new constitution will be drafted.
This vote will be the first of many steps towards change for current and future generations alike moving forward in a country that has experienced so much politically and socially in the last half-century.
Tune into today’s episode as we reflect on the social uprising, discuss the referendum details, and ponder the future of Chile.
Read the full transcript here as well as a key vocabulary guide: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-106-chiles-vote-for-a-new-constitution
As protests against police brutality and racial injustice continue in cities across the United States, the Black Lives Matter movement has come back into center focus after the senseless killing of black man, George Floyd in Minneapolis. In today’s episode, we discuss white privilege, police-protester tensions, and how after centuries of racial discrimination and senseless killings at the hands of police, Black Lives Matter still seeks justice and equality.
