Gendered politics of living with forced disappearance in Mexico

Abstract

This work argues that forced disappearance acts upon a pre-established condition of unlivability. It reflects on how disappearance impacts the families of those who are disappeared and shapes the identities, narratives, and performativity of those who search. Via an ethnographic work that considers vulnerability and affect, it follows the families to observe how they support each other and how by doing so, the collective body's performativity claims the life and livability of their loved ones.
This research accentuates the relevance of studying state violence, considering the possible devastating impacts. It encourages us to be mindful that forced disappearance alters our beliefs and everyday dynamics to isolate and immobilise us and how relevant it is to resist them.

Date of Award	22 Feb 2023
Original language	English
Awarding Institution	University of Bath
Supervisor	Brad Evans (Supervisor) & Jorge Marco (Supervisor)