Mujeresnegras y afrodescendientes, violencias silenciadas: autoetnografía crítica sobre la afromisoginia en la academia

Abstract

This text is framed within critical autoethnography and explores the intersections of race, gender, and power in the academic context, focusing on afromisogyny. Through an in-depth analysis and from the perspective of situated knowledge, the authors reveal the complexities of racial and gender discrimination experienced by Black women and Afro-descendants in academia.

A central aspect of the analysis is based on the denial of knowledge produced by Black women and afrodescendants, as well as the instrumentalization of concepts such as "gender equity" and "interculturality." The authors argue that these notions, often used in institutional discourses, do not translate into effective practices to combat discrimination and violence in academic contexts.

Another critical theme the article addresses is black masculinity and its relationship to power dynamics. While recognizing the importance of making visible the experiences of afrodescendant men and the racist violence they face, this text also questions how some afrodescendant men appropriate feminist and anti-patriarchal discourses without questioning their sexist practices.

In conclusion, this piece offers a complex and necessary perspective on afromisogyny in academia. By combining personal and theoretical elements, the authors invite a profound reflection on how race, gender, and power intertwine to perpetuate inequalities and violence both endogenously (casa adentro) and exogenously (casa afuera). This work contributes to making the experiences of black women and afrodescendants in academia visible to challenge hegemonic narratives about diversity and inclusion.