Invisible Labor: A Manifesto on Unrecognized Work
Project Overview
A research and writing project examining the concept of invisible labor—unpaid emotional, caregiving, and administrative work that often goes unrecognized but sustains households, workplaces, and communities. The manifesto explores how cultural expectations and social structures contribute to the invisibility and devaluation of this labor.
Approach
Analyzed feminist scholarship and real-world examples to explain how invisible labor operates through sociocultural systems. Integrated academic texts with personal reflection to translate complex social concepts into accessible insights about caregiving, emotional labor, and life administration.
Skills Demonstrated
Research • Critical Analysis • Persuasive Writing • Social Systems Thinking • Cultural Analysis
Course Context
Graduate-Level Women’s Studies Coursework – Southern Connecticut State University
Tránsito Amaguaña: Indigenous Leadership and Social Justice in Ecuador
Project Overview
A research essay exploring the life and activism of Tránsito Amaguaña, an Indigenous Ecuadorian leader who organized agricultural workers, advocated for Indigenous rights, and helped establish bilingual education programs. The project examines the historical context of the hacienda system and the social movements that shaped Indigenous resistance in Ecuador.
Approach
Conducted historical and social analysis using academic sources to document the economic exploitation of Indigenous communities and the role of women leaders in resistance movements. Translated complex historical and feminist scholarship into accessible writing for an English-speaking audience.
Skills Demonstrated
Research • Historical Analysis • Cultural Analysis • Academic Writing • Cross-Cultural Communication
Course Context
Graduate-Level Women’s Studies Coursework – Southern Connecticut State University
Las Comadres: Feminist Activism and Reproductive Rights in Ecuador
Project Overview
A research project examining Las Comadres, a feminist accompaniment network in Ecuador that supports women seeking reproductive health information and safe abortion services. The project analyzes how grassroots activism, education, and community networks contribute to advancing women’s rights in restrictive legal and cultural environments.
Approach
Conducted social and cultural analysis using academic sources, media reports, and interviews to document the organization’s history, strategies, and impact. Examined how the group provides education, emotional support, and connections to international resources for women navigating reproductive health decisions.
Skills Demonstrated
Research • Cultural Analysis • Policy Awareness • Social Systems Analysis • Academic Writing
Course Context
Graduate-Level Women’s Studies Coursework – Southern Connecticut State University
Dear Class: A Feminist Reflection on Care, Invisible Labor, and Personal Experience
Project Overview
An epistolary essay reflecting on feminist theory through personal experience, examining themes such as invisible labor, caregiving responsibilities, intergenerational expectations, and healing. The project connects feminist scholarship with lived experiences to explore how personal narratives shape feminist understanding and advocacy.
Approach
Integrated feminist theory with personal reflection to analyze caregiving, emotional labor, and social expectations placed on women and daughters. The essay draws from feminist scholars and cultural perspectives to connect individual experiences with broader social systems.
Skills Demonstrated
Critical Reflection • Analytical Writing • Research Integration • Cultural Analysis • Narrative Communication
Course Context
Graduate-Level Women’s Studies Coursework – Southern Connecticut State University
Surrogacy & Oppression: An Analysis of Assisted Reproductive Technology
Project Overview
A research essay analyzing assisted reproductive technologies—particularly surrogacy—through Iris Marion Young’s framework of the five faces of oppression. The project examines how reproductive industries can exploit, marginalize, and disempower women across socioeconomic and global contexts.
Approach
Conducted interdisciplinary analysis using feminist theory, social justice frameworks, and scholarly research to evaluate how reproductive technologies impact egg donors, surrogates, and intended parents across different cultural and economic settings. women+(G)
Skills Demonstrated
Policy Analysis • Critical Research • Systems Thinking • Ethical Analysis • Academic Writing
Project Context
Women’s Studies Coursework – Western Connecticut State University