In Lak Ech/tu eres mi otro yo–teaches about the ‘other’ and that we are all each other’s reflection. - Ana Castillo

paintings
and books conceal more than they ever tell.

...[we] had abruptly appeared in Mexico as two snags in its patterns. Society could do no more than snip us out. How revolting we were, susceptible to ridiculw, abuse, disrespect. We would have hoped for respect as human beings, but the only respect granted a woman is that which a gentleman bestows upon the lady. Clearly, we were no ladies. What was our greatest transgression? We travelled alone. (The assumption here is that neither served as a legitimate companion for the other.) (p59)

We all participate in patriarchal patterns.