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Luisa Capetillo. The Woman in the Suit.
Feminist, anarchist, labor organizer, Luisa Capetillo was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, a subject of Spain. In the aftermath of the American annexation of the island, and its rapid industrialization, Luisa saw the advantages—the possibility of unions—and the disadvantages—the exploitation that made them necessary—of American rule. She set out to fight for the rights of workers.
Luisa believed in good hygiene, free love, and human dignity. She was also an impassioned, trenchant writer, famous in her day for her book Mi Opinión Sobre las Libertades, Derechos y Deberes de la Mujer (My Opinion on the Liberties, Rights and Duties of the Woman). With her tenacity, faith, and oratory, Luisa was the perfect advocate—except for one problem. She was a woman.
Luisa challenged norms in every part of her life—she raised her children out of wedlock, she sought leadership positions, and she penned articles and books in support of the struggle. But no fight would garner attention as much as her defiant use of male dress. When Luisa is arrested, she would find her powers of advocacy and of oratory now much in need—to save herself.
Contributors
- Deedee Anderson
- Bae
- Paula Burger
- Kristel Bugayong
- Sofia Carrillo
- Cecily Foote
- Grace Klein
- Luke Soon-Shiong
- Jeramiah Winston
