The Story of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz: Mexico's Icon of Knowledge, Feminism, and Defiance
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, born Juana Inés de Asbaje y Ramírez de Santillana in 1648, is one of the most celebrated figures in Mexican history. A nun, poet, philosopher, and scholar, she defied the gender norms of her time, pursuing intellectual freedom with a tenacity that has made her a lasting symbol of women's rights and empowerment.