Joy that resists: echoes of women on the coast during the pandemic

Abstract

What happens when science and local voices meet? This text gathers the experiences of women from the southern coast of Jalisco during the covid-19 pandemic, inviting us to listen to their stories as a form of resistance and learning. Through their experiences, we reflect on how scientific information circulates (or doesn’t) in communities with limited access to technical knowledge, in a country full of inequalities. With a qualitative approach, the text explores the gaps in understanding phenomena such as public health and the environment, and how these women, resilient by nature, face each challenge. The pandemic was just one more adversity they have faced over the years, but their ability to adapt and resist demonstrates the power of community. This article not only highlights the tensions between academic and local knowledge but also invites us to rethink how we connect with science. An invitation to learn from those who are often left out of major conversations.