Zona escolar, imaginación comunicativa de la escuela en la radio. Programa: " Mujer diversa, mujer de saberes"

Abstract

The program, produced by the Master's in Communication Education at the Distrital University, celebrates 12 years on air. In this new season, its goal is to "rethink the contemporary world" through the "knowledge, powers, and diversities" of society. The first episode is dedicated to "diverse women, women of knowledge," paying homage to their role and to those who have participated in the program's history. The "Zona Escolar" team emphasizes that March 8 is a date to commemorate and resist, not to receive flowers or chocolates. A poetic text is presented that asks for flowers, but not as a simple ornament. Instead, it’s a symbolic recognition of all the oppressions and violence women have suffered throughout history: from discrimination at birth, genital mutilation, lack of education, sexual and domestic violence, to workplace discrimination and femicide. The program stresses the importance of giving a voice to women's struggles, especially in a country like Colombia, which needs dialogue and communication among its citizens. The program uses music to reflect on the female struggle. The song "Machismo" by Gotas de Rap is featured, which directly addresses the social representations of women in a patriarchal and violent world. The song criticizes the idea of women as objects of use and mockery and denounces the lack of privilege and oppression they are subjected to. "Las mujeres del Cual" by Carlos Mejía Godoy is also played, a song that pays tribute to the Nicaraguan female guerrillas who supported the Sandinista National Liberation Front and were, as a result, victims of violence and repression. Finally, the role of women as protagonists of Latin American history, beyond politics, is highlighted. They are recognized as transmitters of culture, builders of nations, and agents of change in society. The Argentine dictatorship of Videla and the case of the Madres de la Plaza de Mayo are used to illustrate women's struggle. It is explained that these mothers, whose children were "disappeared" by the military regime, united in a resistance movement. Their initial fight to find their children evolved into a search for social justice, dignified work, and rights, demonstrating that their activism was not just for themselves or their families, but for a more equitable society. A moving audio clip of one of these mothers is aired, celebrating 20 years of struggle and calling on the youth to continue seeking justice, dignity, and education. The speech concludes with a powerful secular prayer to Che Guevara, which synthesizes the struggle for Latin American emancipation. The program highlights the importance of women in education, both in their roles as mothers and educators and in their ability to endure and overcome life's obstacles. It is argued that women have changed the course of history in politics, science, arts, and sports, despite society's attempts to limit them. The program reiterates that women are a "dominant gender" with exceptional qualities and deserve to be valued and cared for, and not just on a specific day.