Ana María Goetschel

Ana María Goetschel Garzón is an Ecuadorian historian and professor emerita at FLACSO Ecuador. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Sciences from the University of Amsterdam and a Master’s in Andean History from FLACSO Ecuador. Her research focuses on the history of women, education, and gender studies, particularly exploring the origins of feminism and the role of punitive action in Ecuadorian history. She has authored several influential works, including Moral y orden: La delincuencia y el castigo en los inicios de la modernidad en Ecuador (2019) and Cartas Públicas de Mujeres Ecuatorianas (2013), and has received numerous accolades, including the Premio Manuela Sáenz in 2019.

Early Life and Education

Ana María Goetschel Garzón is a prominent Ecuadorian historian and academic with a Ph.D. in Social Sciences from the University of Amsterdam. Her early academic journey began with a degree in Sociology from the Universidad Central in Ecuador in 1986, followed by a Master’s degree in Andean History from FLACSO Ecuador in 1992. She completed her doctoral studies in 2007, further solidifying her expertise in social sciences, particularly focused on gender studies and the history of women in Ecuador.

Academic and Professional Career

Goetschel is a professor emerita at FLACSO Ecuador, where she has significantly contributed to the Department of Sociology and Gender Studies. Over her tenure, she has served in several leadership roles, including as the Coordinator of the Gender and Culture Studies Program and as a Coordinator for the Sociology and Gender Studies Department. From 2010 to 2013, she also acted as the institution’s Teaching Coordinator.

Her research explores the constitution of the Ecuadorian state, focusing on women’s history, education, gender, and punitive actions, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries. She has extensively studied the origins of feminism in Ecuador and the historical struggles for women’s rights and gender equality in the country.

Key Research and Publications

Goetschel’s scholarly work is vast, with several books and peer-reviewed articles addressing key aspects of Ecuadorian social history, gender issues, and the role of education. Some of her most recognized works include:

  • Moral y orden: La delincuencia y el castigo en los inicios de la modernidad en Ecuador (2019), which explores the intersection of crime, punishment, and modernity in Ecuador. This work earned her the prestigious Premio Manuela Sáenz in 2019.
  • Cartas Públicas de Mujeres Ecuatorianas (2013), which compiles public letters and documents by Ecuadorian women from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, shedding light on their participation in public life.
  • Orígenes del feminismo en el Ecuador. Antología (2006), a critical collection of texts that trace the roots of feminist thought in Ecuador.

Her research also includes important contributions to studies on education, particularly the role of women in the public sphere during the early 20th century, and she has edited and coordinated several interdisciplinary volumes on education in Latin America.

Personal Life and Influence

Goetschel’s work is deeply rooted in her commitment to social justice and gender equality, influenced by her Ecuadorian heritage and the broader Latin American context. Through her research, she has not only contributed to academic discussions but also to public debates on women’s rights, particularly regarding reproductive health and legal reforms in Ecuador.

Awards and Recognition

Throughout her career, Goetschel has received numerous accolades for her academic and research contributions. She was awarded the Premio Margherita von Brentano by the Freie Universität Berlin in 2013, a recognition of her influential work on women’s studies. She has also been a recipient of various research grants and fellowships, including a postdoctoral fellowship from the Fundación Carolina in Spain.

Legacy

Ana María Goetschel is a leading figure in the study of women’s history and gender in Ecuador, contributing to both academic knowledge and public understanding of these critical issues. Her work has significantly shaped discussions on gender roles, feminism, and the development of the modern Ecuadorian state, making her a vital voice in Latin American gender studies.

Selected Works

  1. Mujeres e imaginarios: Quito en los inicios de la modernidad (1999) – Abya-Yala.
  2. Moral y orden: La delincuencia y el castigo en los inicios de la modernidad en Ecuador (2019) – Quito: FLACSO Ecuador-Abya Yala.
  3. Cartas Públicas de Mujeres Ecuatorianas (2013) – FLACSO-I. Municipio de Quito.
  4. Re/construyendo historias de mujeres ecuatorianas (2010) – Manthra Editores, Quito.
  5. Perspectivas de la educación en América Latina (2009) – FLACSO, Quito (Coordinator).
  6. Educación de las mujeres, maestras y esferas públicas (2007) – FLACSO-Abya Yala, Quito.
  7. De memorias: Imágenes públicas de las mujeres ecuatorianas de comienzos y finales del siglo XX (2006) – FLACSO-FONSAL, Quito.
  8. Orígenes del feminismo en el Ecuador. Antología (2006) – FLACSO-CONAMU-I. Municipio de Quito.
  9. Historias de rebelión y castigo: el aborto en Ecuador en la primera mitad del siglo XX (2021) – Editorial FLACSO Ecuador.

Articles and Book Chapters:

  1. Breve historia de los servicios en la ciudad de Quito (1997) – CIUDAD, Centro de Investigaciones. Authors: Mario Vásconez, Andrea Carrión, Ana María Goetschel, Nancy Sánchez.
  2. Los debates sobre la pena de muerte en Ecuador. 1857-1896 – Procesos Revista Ecuatoriana de Historia, No. 47, 2018.
  3. La estadística como sistema de intervención sobre la delincuencia y la conformación del Estado – In Poderes y personas: Pasado y presente de la administración de poblaciones en América Latina, 2017.
  4. Historia, género y acción punitiva: Un marco para pensar las violencias contra las mujeres – In Violencias contra las mujeres. Desafíos y aprendizajes en la Cooperación Sur-Sur en América Latina y el Caribe, 2015.
  5. Acción punitiva y construcción de un orden social católico en el Ecuador decimonónico – Revista Europea de Estudios Latinoamericanos y del Caribe, 2016.
  6. Género, historia y educación superior – Calidad de la educación superior y género, FLACSO Ecuador, 2014.
  7. El presidente García Moreno, el Concordato y la administración de poblaciones en Ecuador – Revista Historia Crítica, 2014.
  8. La educación superior ecuatoriana en el marco de las reformas implementadas en los años 2000 – Publicaciones Miseal, 2013.
  9. Seguridad y policía de la ciudad: Quito siglo XIX e inicios del XX – Revista Urvio, FLACSO, 2010.
  10. Las paradojas del liberalismo y las mujeres: La coyuntura 1907-1909 – In Celebraciones centenarias y negociaciones por la nación ecuatoriana, FLACSO, 2010.
  11. El liberalismo y las mujeres – In El tiempo de Alfaro, 2009.
  12. El sufragio femenino en el Ecuador (1884-1940) – In ¿Qué género tiene el derecho?, Berlín, 2008.
  13. Mujeres y educación en el período liberal – In El ferrocarril de Alfaro. El sueño de la integración, 2008.
  14. Espacios Alternativos – Revista ÍCONOS, FLACSO, 2008.
  15. Educación y formación de las clases medias – Ecuador Debate, 2008.
  16. El Patrimonio como dispositivo disciplinario y la banalización de la memoria – In Regeneración y revitalización urbana en las Américas, FLACSO, 2005.
  17. Sobre machos, adúlteras y caballeros – In Antigua modernidad y memoria del presente: culturas urbanas e identidad, FLACSO, 1999.
  18. Antología del pensamiento crítico ecuatoriano contemporáneo – Published by CLACSO, Buenos Aires, 2018.

References

  • FLACSO Ecuador, “Ana María Goetschel – Hoja de Vida.” Retrieved on October 22, 2024. Click to view.
  • Google Scholar, “Ana María Goetschel Garzón – Citations.” Retrieved on October 22, 2024. Click to view.
  • Investigación Sociología y Género, “Ana María Goetschel.” Retrieved on October 22, 2024. Click to view.
  • El Telégrafo, “Ana María Goetschel: ‘Ha primado una mirada sesgada de la historia’.” Retrieved on October 22, 2024. Click to view.
  • Catálogo Latinoamericano de Autores (Catalat), “Ana María Goetschel.” Retrieved on October 22, 2024. Click to view.
  • Íconos – Revista de Ciencias Sociales, “Ana María Goetschel, compiladora: Orígenes del feminismo en el Ecuador. Antología.” Retrieved on October 22, 2024. Click to view.

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