Amanda Labarca facts for kids
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Amanda Labarca Hubertson
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Pinto Sepúlveda
5 December 1886 Santiago, Chile
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| Died | 2 January 1975 (aged 88) Santiago, Chile
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| Nationality | Chilean |
| Alma mater | University of Chile, Columbia University, Sorbonne University |
| Occupation | Educator, Diplomat, Writer |
| Spouse(s) | Guillermo Labarca Hubertson |
Amanda Labarca Hubertson (1886–1975) was an important Chilean diplomat, educator, writer, and a strong supporter of women's rights, also known as a feminist. She worked hard to make life better for women in Latin America. She also fought for women to have the right to vote in Chile.
She was born Pinto Sepúlveda in Santiago, Chile, on December 5, 1886. Her parents were Onofre Pinto Perez de Arce and Sabina Sepulveda. When she married Guillermo Labarca Hubertson, she decided to use his two last names. This happened during a trip to the U.S. and her family wasn't happy about it.
Her Education Journey
Amanda started her schooling at a local school in Santiago. Then, she went to the Isabel Le Brun de Pinochet Lyceum. In 1902, she earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities. This meant she had studied subjects like history, literature, and philosophy.
In 1905, she became a certified teacher, specializing in Spanish. She graduated from the Pedagogical Institute of the University of Chile.
Later, in 1910, she traveled to the U.S. with her husband to study more at Columbia University. In 1912, they went to France, where she continued her education at the Sorbonne University. There, she focused on learning even more about teaching.
Her Amazing Career
In 1915, while still a student, Amanda started an organization called the Reading Circle. She got the idea from similar clubs in America. This group helped bring education and culture to women who usually didn't have these chances. It didn't matter if they were rich or poor.
From the success of the Reading Circle, she helped create the National Council of Women in 1919. In 1922, she became a special Professor of Psychology at the University of Chile. This was a big deal for a woman at that time!
Amanda also joined the Radical Party, a political group. In 1922, she suggested new laws to improve women's rights. At that time, women had very few civil, political, and legal rights in Chile. She kept fighting for these changes for many years.
In 1925, she helped pass a law called the Maza Law. This law gave mothers more rights over their children. It also allowed women to speak in court and let married women manage the money they earned from their jobs.
As an educator, she helped create the Experimental Manuel de Salas Lyceum in 1932. This school was important for training future teachers. In 1933, she helped start the National Committee for Women's Rights.
In 1946, the President of Chile, Gabriel González Videla, made her an ambassador. She became Chile's representative to the United Nations. She also led the section that focused on the Status of Women.
Amanda was also a writer and a literary critic. She often wrote about the role of women in society. She ran a newspaper for the Reading Circle called Women's Action. This paper played a big part in helping women get the right to vote. It also fought against bribery, which is when people try to buy votes. Because of her work, she was chosen as president of the Chilean Federation of Feminine Institutions in 1944.
She also started Summer Schools at the University of Chile. She taught classes and workshops in many countries across the Americas. In 1964, she was recognized as an Academic Member at the University of Chile. In 1969, she received another honor from the Chilean Institute.
Her Legacy and Recognition
Amanda Labarca passed away in Santiago on January 2, 1975, when she was 88 years old. She left behind many writings that continue to inspire people about women's rights and education.
She was the first woman from Latin America to become a university professor. She wrote many books about education and feminism.
To honor her, the University of Chile created the Amanda Labarca Award in 1976. This award is given once a year to a college woman who has shown great merit.
Her Works
Here are some of the books she wrote:
- Actividades femeninas en Estados Unidos (1915) – Feminine activities in America
- Adónde va la mujer (1934) – Where does the woman go
- Feminismo contemporáneo (1948) – Contemporary Feminism
She also wrote many books about education:
- Bases para una política educacional (1944). – Foundations for an educational policy
- Historia de la enseñanza en Chile(1948) – History of education in Chile
- Impresiones de juventud – Youthhood Perspectives
- Meditaciones breves – Brief meditations
- Perspectiva de Chile – Perspective of Chile
- En tierras extrañas – In a strange lands
- La lámpara maravillosa – The Wonderful Lamp
- Cuentos a mi señor – Tales for my lord
See also
In Spanish: Amanda Labarca para niños
