RESEARCH
The role of women photojournalists, war photographers and documentary photographers in Spain (1965-2015)
Abstract
This doctoral thesis builds on four years of research I have conducted on this topic, expanding its scope and delving deeper into the role of female photojournalists, war photographers, and documentary photographers in Spain from 1965 to 2015. It examines their participation, recognition, challenges, achievements, and the evolution of their status within the fields of photojournalism and documentary photography.
Employing a mixed-methods approach that combines exploratory and conclusive descriptive cross-sectional designs, this study utilizes ethnographic techniques and in-depth interviews to provide a comprehensive analysis.
Contributions
Gender
Evaluation of the structural barriers and inequalities that have affected the participation of women in the field of photography.
Photographic
Analysis of how the images captured by women photographers have influenced public perception of events and social issues, and how they have contributed to social movements and cultural changes.
Historical Reinterpretation
Review and reinterpretation of the history of Spanish photography, incorporating the gender perspective to offer a more inclusive and complete narrative.
