Chapter 6 of "En La Lucha" by Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz

1. Praxis in Mujerista
Theology
Chapter 6 of “En La Lucha:
Elaborating a Mujerista Theology”

2. Defining Praxis
 “A process by which a theory,
lesson, or skill is enacted,
practiced, embodied, or
realized” – Wikipedia
 “Reflection and action upon
the world in order to
transform it." Through praxis,
oppressed people can
acquire a critical awareness
of their own condition, and,
with their allies, struggle for
liberation.” – Paulo Freire

3. • Praxis is “critical reflective action
based on an analysis of historical
reality perceived through of an
option for and a commitment to the
liberation of Latinas” – Ada Maria
Isasi-Diaz
• “Praxis must not be equated with
practice” a blend of intellectual
reflection and consistent action.
• Grounded in the experience of the
community.
• Mujerista praxis: captured in the
typical response to “how are you”
with: “ahi, en la lucha,” - there, in
the struggle.
Praxis a la Mujerista

4.  Liberation is not a conceptual
exercise but grounded in an
historical reality.
 It critiques and denounces
oppressive structures.
 Is critically introspective.
Does not romanticize its own
cultural context or its own
theological community.
 Accepts the theological
contribution of the grassroot
people.

5. Lived Experience as the primary
source of mujerista theology
• Lived experience –
experiences that are
intentionally being lived.
• Experiences that we reflect,
examine and act on.
• The development of moral
agency occurs through this
primary source.
• A critique of an
“objective” moral and
theological source: truth is
intentionally experienced
not rationally theorized.

6. Grassroot Theologians
 Mujerista theologians
must look towards
the grassroot
community and their
experience of God.
 “Who God is and
what God is like is to
be found in our
struggle for survival
and justice.”