Antonieta Rivas Mercado

Antonieta Rivas Mercado

artist Mexico

A prominent Mexican theater director and educator, Antonieta Rivas Mercado was known for her fierce commitment to social and political issues. She became a professor at the National University of Mexico in 1929, where she advocated for her students' rights and pushed for greater autonomy within the university system. Rivas Mercado gained attention for her adaptation of Mariano Azuela's novel 'Los de abajo', which critiqued the government of Plutarco Elías Calles. This bold move led to conflicts with administration figures, particularly Carlos Chávez, and resulted in her eventual dismissal. Her work and activism made her a significant figure in the cultural landscape of post-revolutionary Mexico.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
191,011
Power
1,778$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Mexico 1 8.00 0.15% +0% 128,932,753 191,011 $1,200,000 1,778$
Totals 1 128,932,753 191,011 $1,200,000 1,778$
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Mexico Mexico: Antonieta Rivas Mercado was a prominent professor and director who became politically active and critical of the Mexican government through her theatrical work. 8

El Universal: La disidente profesora Antonieta Rivas Mercado