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In Mexico, Songs for Women who Kill Their Abusers

State of the World from NPR

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Empowering Corridos: A Voice for Abandoned Women

This chapter examines the poignant themes in Quintana's corridos, focusing on women who rebel against their abusers. It highlights the emotional turmoil and societal neglect depicted in these songs, contrasting them with traditional narratives of violence in modern corridos.

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