Marce Butierrez: "Intersecting Histories: Jewish and LGBTQ+ Persecution in Argentina"

Frankely Judaic: Explorations in Jewish Studies

In this captivating episode, host Jeremy Shere from Connversa speaks with Marce Gutierrez, a research fellow at the National University of Salta in Argentina. Marce shares her unique perspective as a trans woman and an anthropologist, studying the interconnected histories of Jewish and LGBTQ+ persecution in Argentina. She delves into the story of Rabbi Marshall Meyer, a key figure during Argentina's turbulent 20th century, and how the violent legacy against marginalized groups spans from the early 1900s through the military dictatorship of 1976-1983. Marce also discusses her research into archives that reveal the struggles and resilience of these communities, highlighting the need for recognition and reparations, and reflecting on the power of community connections in overcoming historical injustice.