In this episode of Memory, Evidence, Change, our host speaks with Dr. Lisa DiGiovanni about her book Militarized Masculinity in Spain and Chile: Remembering Violence through Film and Literature. Dr. DiGiovanni explores how gender, militarism, and authoritarian power intersect in dictatorial regimes, and how film and literature help us understand the cultural forces that sustain violence.

Drawing on feminist theory, historical analysis, and visual storytelling, she explains the concept of militarized masculinity and its role in shaping political repression under the Franco and Pinochet regimes. The conversation also examines how memory, media, and critical analysis can help us recognize patterns of violence and better understand the roots of authoritarianism in both past and present contexts.

This episode highlights the importance of interdisciplinary research—and the power of storytelling—to deepen our understanding of genocide, political violence, and the ongoing struggle for justice and human rights.

Drawing on feminist theory, historical analysis, and visual storytelling, she explains the concept of militarized masculinity and its role in shaping political repression under the Franco and Pinochet regimes. The conversation also examines how memory, media, and critical analysis can help us recognize patterns of violence and better understand the roots of authoritarianism in both past and present contexts.

This episode highlights the importance of interdisciplinary research—and the power of storytelling—to deepen our understanding of genocide, political violence, and the ongoing struggle for justice and human rights.