GENEALOGY AND CARTOGRAPHY OF THE PORTUGUESE FEMINIST MOVEMENT

One of the key objectives of the FEMglocal project is to develop the genealogy and cartography of feminist movements in Portugal (including associations, groups, and collectives), encompassing their geographic locations, history, narratives, communication dynamics, mobilization, organization, challenges, agendas, as well as their relationships with private, public, and governmental entities. Within the framework of this genealogy, there is also a concerted effort to analyse the media coverage of feminist associations, groups, and collectives in national media, aiming to comprehend their visibility and the way they are portrayed by the media sphere.

Regarding the cartography of feminist movements in Portugal, during the year 2022, the FEMglocal project developed and conducted an online survey, which was disseminated through various communication channels. In total, 204 responses were obtained from individuals connected to feminist groups, associations, and/or collectives, of which 74 were considered valid.

The survey conducted by FEMglocal has also paved the way for the development of the Genealogy of feminist movements in Portugal. Drawing from survey responses and information compiled by the team, a comprehensive list of feminist entities was assembled, accompanied by foundational details such as date of establishment, location, designation, number of associated members, characterization, participation, organization of events, and contact information. These data not only serve as a foundation to deepen understanding of the reality of feminisms in Portugal but also to map and locate feminist entities throughout the country through the Interactive Map currently under development, soon to be available on this website (link to the map).