Political Science Students' Journal

Editorial

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As time goes by, research and other academic contributions related to women and peace have increased. This fact raises expectations about possible changes in the type of society we have built, even though we are simultaneously aware of the limitations these works have in driving or ensuring prompt and lasting social reforms.

Credits

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Revista de Estudiantes de Ciencia Política, 23-24.
Medellín, Colombia.
july – december of 2023, january – june of 2024
Universidad de Antioquia

Guidelines for Article Submission

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All texts submitted to the Student Journal of Political Science (hereinafter RECP) must follow the guidelines established in the Seventh Edition of the APA Standards. This is a summarized guide with the main points of the APA 7th Edition Standards in Spanish. For any additional questions, it is recommended to visit the blog https://normas-apa.org/ or the official source in English https://apastyle.apa.org/

Editorial Policy

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The Student Journal of Political Science at the University of Antioquia is a non-profit project with purely academic purposes. Our goal is to create a community of students who discuss issues relevant to Political Science while also serving as a platform to disseminate the intellectual work and efforts of the national and international academic community.

Revista de Estudiantes de Ciencia Política, Issue 23-24

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To the Goddess of the Scales

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Now it is a Greco-Roman statuette with blindfolded eyes.
It was one of the most venerated figures by the wise and the unprotected...

Review of the text “Social Research in Times of War” by Maria Teresa Uribe Hincapié

2025-02-08T17:31:15-05:00

The text referenced below pertains to the presentation delivered at the International Seminar on Ethics in Social and Educational Research, held at the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences of the University of Antioquia in September 2002, by Professor Maria Teresa Uribe de Hincapié, who was then the coordinator of the research program.

‘We Will Shoot You in The Vagina’: Phallocentric Populism and Women in Time of Rodrigo Duterte

2025-03-09T21:28:52-05:00

Abstract
This article analyzes former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s phallocentric leadership by exploring the connection between his populism, misogyny, and sexism. Duterte, known for his regional background and street-style rhetoric, positioned himself as an outsider to the political elite, which resonated with the Filipino masses. His presidency both worsened existing systems and challenged traditional Filipino values and beliefs. A self-professed womanizer, Duterte often flaunted his sexist and misogynistic views, with his own phallus as a symbol of his dominance. This tactic silenced critics, both male and female, and reinforced gender inequality. His hypermasculinity became his political tool. This study uses critical discourse analysis to examine Duterte’s misogynistic statements and discusses the phallus from feminist perspectives. Just as Duterte is vocal about his penis, it is essential for us to engage in a theoretical discourse about what it really embodies.
Keywords: Philippines, Duterte, Phallocentric, Populism, Feminism

Reinhabiting Daily Life: The Women of Pogue and the Power of Song as a Political Tool

2025-02-15T17:39:33-05:00

The alabaos are songs traditionally used in funeral rituals within the afroatrateñas communities, however, they have been transformed over time due to the fragmentation generated by the armed internal conflict in Colombia. From this premise, I delve into the identity narratives that have led to these sound reconfigurations, wondering about the ways in which the song has become a political tool to make these everyday spaces hit by the war rehabitable through the constitution of political community. I use as an ethnographic anchor throughout this exploratory approach two narratives: a written and a cinematographic one, through which the experience of the alabaoras from Pogue has been portrayed in the last decade.

Keywords: alabaos, territory, women, identity, armed conflict, cultural transformation.

“Vender o almoço para comprar a janta” — nonsense!

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This essay presents a dialogue between the short story 1997 (the first in the book Vacaciones Permanentes by Liliana Colanzi), set in Santa Cruz de la Sierra—Bolivia’s largest city and commercial hub—and the episode La Paz (the sixth and final episode of the documentary series Street Food: Latin America on Netflix). Beyond their shared geographic locus, the connection between them lies in the failed entry of McDonald’s into Bolivia and the ensuing debates sparked by this symbolic arrival, which embodied ideals of globalization. Through intertextual reflection, aided by Palestinian theorist Edward Said and South Korean philosopher Byung-Chul Han (non-Westernized thinkers), the analysis aims to examine the violent effects of imperialism, particularly on women, and how they—occupying diverse social roles in these works—respond by producing a cultural discourse of distrust to defend “their peace” and reconfigure their spaces. Ultimately, this literary-cinematic dialogue confronts us with reality.

Keywords: colonial territories, violence, feminist claims, post-imperialism, Latin American literature, food.

Review of the Volume “My Body is the Truth: Experiences of Women and LGBTIQ+ People in the Armed Conflict”

2025-02-11T21:50:26-05:00

The seventh volume of the final report from Colombia’s Commission for the Clarification of the Truth, Coexistence, and Non-Repetition (CEV) — My Body is Truth: Experiences of Women and LGBTIQ+ People in the Armed Conflict (2022) — outlines key arguments and recommendations regarding the lived experiences of women and LGBTIQ+ individuals during the Colombian Armed Conflict. This volume is divided into two parts. The first, focused on women’s experiences, is titled “Women: Voices that Challenge and Nurture Life”. The second, addressing issues affecting the LGBTIQ+ population, is called “Truth is a Rainbow”.

Feminist Abolitionism in a Capitalist Society: Analyzing Its Tendency to Stigmatize and Promote Prohibitionist Measures

2025-02-11T22:12:55-05:00

This article offers a critique of abolitionist ideology in practical terms within a capitalist system, arguing for the importance of considering spatial context to implement political activism more congruent with social conditions. It highlights the issues with feminist abolitionism, which, by seeking to impose prohibitive measures in a capitalist society, risks stigmatizing sex workers. Additionally, it contends that regulation—though facing challenges and not fully dismantling the system—represents a more effective alternative to prohibitionism under capitalism, provided the voices of sex workers are heard and their rights as autonomous agents are respected. Broadly, the article argues that abolitionism is unviable within capitalism and advocates for a more reflective, participatory approach that considers the material reality of sex workers.

Keywords: Feminism, abolitionism, sex work, prostitution.

Socio-Spatial Reconfigurations in the Face of Violence and Segregation: A Look at the Case of the Restorative Route for Peace and Urban Territorial Reparation in Northeastern Medellín

2025-03-09T21:10:56-05:00

Abstract
The article analyzes the socio-spatial reconfiguration of Medellín’s Comuna 3 (Manrique) through the Restorative Route for Peace and Urban Territorial Reparation. This initiative, co-constructed by the community, the Con-Vivamos Corporation, and the University of Antioquia, aims to repair and transform urban territories affected by violence. Through five lines of action, with an emphasis on restorative projects and urban development for peace, the route proposes the creation of memory spaces, improvement of community infrastructure, and participatory processes in territorial planning. Based on popular self-construction and community culture, the route also articulates public policies with a restorative focus. The process, framed by principles of transitional and territorial justice, allows not only for the reparation of victims but also for an integral transformation of the physical and social space. The potential of these strategies to generate social cohesion and equity in historically marginalized territories is highlighted.
Keywords: Socio-spatial Reconfiguration, Restorative Justice, Territorial Reparation, Urban Territorial Peace, Community Participation.

Metro Culture

2025-02-11T22:30:46-05:00

On a Monday afternoon, Aleja, overwhelmed by the lack of time, boarded the Metro...