Elementos Feministas en el libro "Arráncame la vida" de Ángeles Mastretta

Abstract

This monograph offers a critical analysis of Ángeles Mastretta’s novel *Arráncame la vida* with the aim of identifying the feminist elements present in its narrative world. The study draws on various strands of feminism—liberal, radical, socialist, intersectional, ecofeminist, and cultural—and situates the work within the historical development of feminist waves, particularly in the Latin American and Mexican contexts. The research examines how the novel depicts the patriarchal structures of post-revolutionary Mexico and highlights, through the character of Catalina, processes of autonomy and the awakening of gender consciousness. It also addresses her relationships with other women from different social classes, the questioning of traditional roles, and resistance to male oppression. In this way, literature is analyzed as a space for denunciation, expression, and the construction of female identity. The study also includes a critical overview of the work and Mastretta’s literary output, highlighting her contribution to the creation of female characters in contemporary Mexican literature. Finally, it argues that Arráncame la vida not only tells an individual story but also constructs a discourse that brings feminist struggles to the forefront and invites reflection on social transformation, gender equity, and the redefinition of women’s roles in society.