This article examines gender politics and
human rights as they relate to Indigenous
women. It considers whether a conception of
rights centered on the individual can truly
promote the collective rights of indigenous
peoples. Additionally, the author discusses
the limitations of gender norms in
understanding the reality of indigenous women
in many contexts. She explores how the
identification of Mapuche women in Chile
mediates gender and human rights and
considers the multiple identifications of
Indigenous women. The article discusses the
various means through which Mapuche women