Cristine Blas Blas

My doctoral research examines the intersections of reproductive violence, memory, and cultural production in the context of the Peruvian Internal Armed Conflict (1980-2000). Through an interdisciplinary lens, I analyse how cultural expressions represent the experiences of predominantly indigenous women who were subjected to state-sponsored reproductive violence. A central aim of my work is to investigate how creative practices can offer a vital form of cultural restitution and serve as transformative tools in the ongoing pursuit of social and judicial justice for those affected.

My research is further informed by a commitment to indigenous linguistic and cultural contexts; building on previous studies of Ecuadorian Kichwa, I plan to expand my knowledge into Peruvian Quechua to more deeply engage with the testimonies and primary cultural narratives of affected communities. By bridging the humanities with themes of reproductive justice and human rights, my work seeks to contribute to the global dialogue on the ethics, legacies of reproductive control, and violence toward indigenous people.