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La gestión de la voz femenina en la edición colombiana: historia y disputas de legitimidad
[The Management of Female Voices in Colombian Publishing: History and Legitimacy]

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  • Irina Florián Ortiz

    (Universidad Militar Nueva Granada)

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[ES] Introducción: Este artículo examina la trayectoria de la participación femenina en la industria editorial colombiana, destacando su presencia histórica y las tensiones que han condicionado su visibilidad. El texto muestra que, aunque las mujeres han intervenido de manera sostenida en la producción cultural desde el siglo XIX, su reconocimiento ha sido limitado por estereotipos, desigualdades y estructuras editoriales dominadas por hombres. Metodología: El análisis se desarrolla a partir de una perspectiva histórico-crítica que recupera hitos, autoras y contextos socioculturales que explican la evolución del papel femenino en la edición. Resultados: Se evidencia que figuras como Soledad Acosta de Samper y las escritoras del siglo XX abrieron caminos para las autoras contemporáneas, en un proceso atravesado por restricciones sociales, luchas feministas y transformaciones culturales. Se identifican, además, brechas actuales en representación, acceso a cargos directivos y legitimación simbólica. Conclusiones: La revisión histórica confirma que la voz femenina ha sido decisiva para el desarrollo del campo editorial colombiano y que su visibilidad actual depende de fortalecer iniciativas y espacios que promuevan equidad y reconocimiento. [EN] Introduction: This article examines the historical trajectory of women’s participation in the Colombian publishing industry, highlighting their sustained but often underrecognized presence. It shows that, despite their long-standing contributions to cultural production since the nineteenth century, women have faced structural barriers, stereotypes, and limited recognition within a male-dominated editorial environment. Methodology: The analysis follows a historical-critical approach that traces key figures, contexts, and cultural processes shaping women’s roles in publishing. Results: The study identifies foundational contributions by early authors such as Soledad Acosta de Samper, as well as by major twentieth-century writers, whose work helped expand women’s presence in the field. Persistent gaps remain in leadership, visibility, and symbolic legitimacy, even as feminist movements and cultural initiatives have broadened opportunities. Conclusions: The findings demonstrate that female voices have been central to the evolution of Colombian publishing and that their full recognition requires sustained efforts toward equity and cultural inclusion.

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  • Irina Florián Ortiz, 2026. "La gestión de la voz femenina en la edición colombiana: historia y disputas de legitimidad [The Management of Female Voices in Colombian Publishing: History and Legitimacy]," Revista Estrategia Organizacional, Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia, vol. 15(1), pages 125-145, February.
  • Handle: RePEc:col:000577:022445
    DOI: 10.22490/25392786.11035
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