Rosario Castellanos

Rosario Castellanos was one of the most significant Mexican literary voices of the last century. Her work eloquently explored issues of cultural and gender oppression, influencing feminist theory and cultural studies. Through her poetry, essays, and novels, which often depicted the plight of indigenous peoples with profound understanding, she opened the door of Mexican literature to women. Her literary legacy, known for its feminist perspective and examination of social inequalities, continues to resonate today.