{"id":36,"date":"2019-11-18T20:58:57","date_gmt":"2019-11-19T03:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/isabellast\/?p=36"},"modified":"2019-11-18T20:58:57","modified_gmt":"2019-11-19T03:58:57","slug":"uncovering-the-magalomania-behind-evita-peron","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/isabellast\/2019\/11\/18\/uncovering-the-magalomania-behind-evita-peron\/","title":{"rendered":"Uncovering the Magalomania Behind Evita Peron"},"content":{"rendered":"

In my reading of \u201cUncovering the Megalomania Behind Evita Peron\u201d, Eva Peron undergoes a somewhat scathing dissection of her persona as opposed to her talents and influence. The critique that Evita\u2019s popularity is attributable to her lack of testing is easy to defend. Her success came largely out of the bravery to insert herself into typically male dominated circles as well as through seduction and charm of influential men. She made these connections while maintaining a traditional femininity that was palatable to the <\/span>machismo<\/span><\/i> and patriarchy that was a hallmark of Argentina and Latin America. Obviously these structures continue to be prevalent in Latin America and internationally; however, Evita was addressing crowds during a period of dramatic advancement of women’s rights. This point is well illustrated in her push for women\u2019s suffrage, though this struggle endeared her to many women (and provided her husband with a loyal voting block) she \u201cwas careful to enlist the support of her male listeners by assuring them that after enfranchisement, women would not become masculine or overbearing\u201d. These and similar stances allowed her to represent modernity. As she had some immunity from criticism in this period as the wife of the president, she was a valuable figurehead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Though many people suggest it Evita was in no way a politician. She was an emotional powerhouse, her entire life was a performance. This was so actualized by her Rainbow Tour through Europe, which was complete with huge spending on shopping trips, a massive entourage and a closet to match. Though different countries received her with varying degrees of enthusiasm this cemented her status as a performer. Add this to her rise to fame as a radio and television actress and this identity is undeniable. She was firstly and adored celebrity, she came to play a politician which explains the phenomenon of adoring fans, a phenomenon that for any normal politician is a bit strange. Her influence is summed up well in the testimony of Dr. Serge Pilar who recounts his memory of attending an Evita speech: “Throughout her lifetime Evita was able to hold herself above factions and espouse her ideas without having to answer for them to anybody.”<\/span><\/p>\n

The main attraction of Evita came of the dreams of what this uncriticized golden woman could propose. Evita\u2019s actual political bid was evidence of her complete incompetence, not only was Argentina not ready for this or any woman this close to the presidency, Evita was woefully underqualified. There is no evidence that she ever would have had the capacity to effect genuine change; her background, life and education do not support this notion. Evita\u2019s political prowess could only ever be praised in theory and as her day has come and gone, she will perpetually remain symbolic of Argentinian dreams.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sources Cited:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Scarpa, Anna. \u201cUncovering the Megalomania Behind Evita Peron.\u201d Nyu.edu, NYU, Dec. 2000, http:\/\/www.nyu.edu\/classes\/keefer\/ww1\/scarpa.html.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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