Alicia Miyares Fernández facts for kids
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Alicia Miyares Fernández
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| Born | 30 April 1963 |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Citizenship | Spain |
| Education | Doctor of Philosophy University of Oviedo |
| Occupation | Philosopher Writer Professor |
Alicia Miyares Fernández (born 30 April 1963) is a Spanish philosopher, a person who studies big ideas about life and knowledge. She is also a feminist, meaning she supports equal rights for women. Alicia is a researcher and works to protect women's rights.
She has been a spokesperson for groups that are against "womb renting" (also known as surrogacy), like No Somos Vasijas and Recav. She helped write an important statement for a protest called the "Tren de la Libertad" in 2014. Alicia Miyares Fernández also worked hard to support feminist ideas before the 2019 Spanish elections.
Alicia studied Philosophy at the University of Oviedo to earn her doctorate degree. Her studies focused on how many women were elected to government jobs in Spain. Today, she is the head of the Philosophy Department and a professor at the Instituto Humanejos de Parla in Madrid. She has won several awards for her important work.
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What is Alicia Miyares's Feminist Work?
Alicia Miyares Fernández is a Spanish philosopher and a strong supporter of women's rights. She is the leader of No Somos Vasijas, a feminist group she helped start in 2015. This group is against "womb renting," where one person carries a baby for another.
Alicia believes that "the time for good words has ended" and it's time for real action. She says that "Equality and Democracy should almost be the same thing." This means a country can't truly be a democracy if everyone isn't treated equally. She also believes that women's bodies should not be treated like things to buy or sell. Alicia has argued that the Spanish school system has made it harder for women to achieve equality.
In 2014, Alicia Miyares Fernández wrote the main statement for the "Tren de la Libertad" protest. This protest was a very important moment for feminism in Spain. Her statement helped many people understand the goals of the movement.
In November 2016, Alicia spoke at a conference about gender equality. In 2017, she talked about "womb renting" in Spain. She said, "I think one of the strongest desires of people is to be parents." She understood that some people face challenges, like not being able to have children. But she also said, "You cannot put your desires above rights." She believes that the human body should not be bought or sold.
In July 2018, Alicia spoke at a feminist school event. She talked about how compliments can be different depending on who says them. She explained that when a man gives a compliment to a woman, it can sometimes feel like he is trying to control her body.
In September 2018, many Spanish families were stuck in Ukraine because they had used "womb rental" there. Alicia Miyares Fernández spoke out against these families bringing the children back to Spain. She said that these families were trying to do something that was not legal in Spain.
In November 2018, Alicia took part in an event about "Vulnerable Maternities" in Valencia. She spoke for the groups No Somos Vasijas and Recav. Before the 2019 Spanish general elections, Alicia was very clear about her views against "womb renting." She also explained her feminist ideas at another event in Fuenlabrada.
Alicia Miyares's Education and Career
Alicia Miyares Fernández earned her Philosophy Doctorate from the University of Oviedo. Her main study was about how many women were elected to government jobs in Spain. Her research showed that having rules about how many women should be in Parliament helped more women get elected. This was true even for political parties that were more traditional.
Since 2012, Alicia has been the head of the Philosophy Department at the Instituto Humanejos de Parla in Madrid. She is also a professor there. She studies how feminism and political ideas from the 1800s still affect society today.
The University of the Balearic Islands invited Alicia to speak at their "Summer University of Gender Studies" in 2018. She gave a talk about fourth-wave feminism, which is the newest wave of feminist ideas. She was also asked to speak again in 2019.
Alicia Miyares Fernández has also worked for the government. She was part of the Ministry of Education and Culture for the Government of Asturias. She also worked as an adviser for the "Woman and Science" team in the Ministry of Education and Science.
Personal Life
Alicia Miyares Fernández was born in a town called Les Arriondes in 1963.
Prizes and Awards
- 2016: Prize Comadre de Oro especial, from the Tertulia Feminista Les Comadres.
- 2016: Prize Escola de Pensament feminista "Amelia Valcárcel".
- 2018: Premio Feminista de Honor in the 21st Edition of the Premios Mujeres Progresistas 2018, from the Federación de Mujeres Progresistas.
See also
In Spanish: Alicia Miyares para niños
