Feminist audiovisual anthropology: Community communication with indigenous women in Mexico.

Abstract

Based on a deep reflection on my collaborative work with women and indigenous peoples in communal  communication  processes. I propose a working definition of audiovisual feminist anthropology. In this definition, I incorporate key contributions from both feminist and visual anthropology. I argue that this intersection of  anthropological clusters is highly beneficial, as it facilitates the creation of narratives and aesthetic languages that convey not only knowledge but also emotions. I emphasize the political potential of narrating the experiences of being a woman in a patriarchal and colonialist society. Furthermore, I delve into the most relevant methodological processes of this sub-discipline, such as community videomaking, and emphasize the active collaboration and participation of communities as the backbone of these efforts. The use of audiovisual media to document and analyze their experiences is fundamental to this approach. I conclude by highlighting the importance of practices developed within audiovisual feminist anthropology, as they significantly contribute to social transformation processes and the empowerment of women and indigenous communities.