VOICED : Funeral en el mar para la Constitución de Chile

A symbolic funeral was held by women in Valparaíso to bury Chile's 1980 Constitution, imposed by Pinochet's dictatorship. This event occurred 11 days before a plebiscite to decide on drafting a new Constitution. The plan included discarding negative concepts affecting women, such as patriarchy and femicide. Organized by the feminist collective Las Tesis, known for their performance against gender violence, the event highlighted the Constitution's role in perpetuating inequality. On October 25, Chileans will vote on whether to create a new Constitution.

What was the main purpose of the symbolic funeral held by women in Valparaíso?

• To celebrate the current Chilean Constitution

• To protest against the plebiscite

• To bury the Constitution imposed by Pinochet's dictatorship

• To support the existing government

What additional idea was incorporated into the event besides burying the Constitution?

• Discarding negative concepts related to women

• Launching positive concepts for women

• Promoting new laws for men

• Celebrating gender equality

Which feminist collective organized the event and gained fame for their performance against gender violence?

• Igualdad Ahora

• Mujeres Libres

• Feministas Unidas

• Las Tesis

What was the Chilean Constitution associated with at the start of social protests?

• Economic prosperity

• Social inequalities

• Political stability

• Cultural diversity

What significant event was scheduled for October 25 regarding the Chilean Constitution?

• A celebration of the existing constitution

• A protest against the government

• A plebiscite to decide on drafting a new constitution

• A national holiday