Teresa del Valle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Teresa del Valle Murga
|
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Born | 1 April 1937 San Sebastián, Spain |
| Died | 8 April 2025 (aged 88) |
Teresa del Valle Murga (born April 1, 1937 – died April 8, 2025) was an important Spanish anthropologist. An anthropologist is a scientist who studies human societies and cultures. She was especially known for her work on how gender affects people's lives and for supporting equal rights for everyone.
Her Studies and Contributions
Teresa del Valle Murga was born in San Sebastián, Spain. She became a leading expert in understanding how society views and treats people based on their gender. This area of study is often called gender studies. She also worked on feminism, which is the belief that all people should have equal rights and opportunities, no matter their gender.
She wrote several important books that helped people understand these ideas better. Some of her well-known works include Mujer vasca. Imagen y realidad (1985) and Culturas oceánicas: Micronesia (1987). She also wrote Gendered Anthropology (1993) and Perspectivas feministas desde la antropología social (2000). These books explored different cultures and how gender roles shaped people's lives.
Awards and Recognition
Teresa del Valle Murga's work was recognized for its importance. In 2010, she received the Emakunde Award for Equality. This award celebrates people who have made a big difference in promoting equality.
Teresa del Valle Murga passed away on April 8, 2025, at the age of 88. Her studies continue to help us understand more about gender and equality in different societies.
See also
In Spanish: Teresa del Valle para niños
