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  5. ‘¿Vino solita?’: Investigando las experiencias de madres con discapacidad [‘Did you come alone?’: Investigating the experiences of mothers with disabilities]

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    Points of interest:

    • The author reflects on the challenges faced by mothers with disabilities in Chile, based on her personal experience.
    • Based on data from the National Disability Survey and interviews, the chapter notes that many women with disabilities are mothers.
    • However, people with disabilities experience motherhood under surveillance, stigmatization, and a lack of support.
    • Society questions the parenting abilities of people with disabilities, which puts them at risk of losing custody of their children.
    • The text highlights that motherhood for women with disabilities is an act of resistance against ableism.
    • The text argues that women with disabilities can be mothers and that this enriches diversity, which is beneficial for society.

     

    Notes:

    • This publication is a chapter from the book “Maternities: Current Challenges of Gender, Family, and Fertility.”
    • This book is not free to access. It is available for purchase in “Fondo de Cultura Económica” bookstores.
    • This book was originally published in Spanish.

  6. La salud mental del Presidente o Presidenta de la República: respuestas institucionales y estándares de abordaje procedimentales y sustantivos [Mental health of the President of the Republic: institucional responses and procedural and substantive standards of approach]

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    Points of interest:

    • The article analyzes what would happen in Chile if the President of the Republic were to experience a mental health issue.
    • It studied the current Chilean law, which states that the Senate is responsible for declaring the president’s incapacity due to a physical or mental impairment.
    • The article reviewed cases from other countries, highlighting the United States, which has more research on mental health and politics.
    • It emphasizes that the stigma associated with mental health problems can negatively influence how these situations are handled.
    • It argues for a more inclusive and respectful view of the human rights of people with mental health issues, including political leaders.
    • The article proposes standards and procedures for this situation that align with international human rights standards.

     

    Notes:

    • The following summary was prepared by Núcleo Milenio DISCA and is based exclusively on the original publication. Therefore, it should not be used for citations or references.
    • This article was originally published in Spanish.