Composiciones de lo común en entramados comunitarios que cuidan el tejido de la vida

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The presentation offers valuable insights into community-based care practices and the political potential of agroecology. The argumentation is solid, drawing on a rich theoretical framework and empirical data. Tommasino effectively connects macro-level critiques of capitalism and patriarchy with micro-level community experiences, demonstrating the relevance of feminist and decolonial perspectives. The use of affective cartography as a methodological tool is innovative and well-justified, providing a nuanced understanding of the emotional and embodied dimensions of social movements.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The scientific rigor is high, as the thesis is based on a doctoral research process with a clear methodology and theoretical grounding. The sources cited include prominent scholars in feminist economics, political ecology, and decolonial thought, such as Yayo Herrero, Rita Segato, and Donna Haraway. The title accurately reflects the content, focusing on community networks and care for life. The presentation is well-structured, with a clear introduction, theoretical framework, methodology, and findings. The defense format allows for critical engagement, and the candidate demonstrates a strong command of the subject matter.

The title accurately reflects the content, focusing on community networks and care for life, with a clear emphasis on affective cartographies.

8/10

The presentation is a doctoral thesis defense, grounded in feminist epistemology and participatory research. It draws on established scholars (e.g., Haraway, Segato, Herrero) and includes empirical fieldwork with two community networks. The argumentation is coherent and well-supported, though it is a single qualitative study with inherent subjectivity.

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• 00:00Introduction by Laura López, welcoming attendees and introducing the thesis defense format.
• 03:00Gabriela Bañuls, representing the doctoral program, congratulates the candidate and thanks the tribunal.
• 05:00Natania Tommasino begins her presentation, expressing gratitude and outlining the research focus on community networks and care.
• 10:00Tommasino introduces the concept of 'ontology of war' and its manifestations in contemporary crises, including wars, environmental degradation, and patriarchal violence.
• 20:00She discusses the theoretical framework, including ecofeminism, the 'ontology of care,' and the concept of 'entramados comunitarios' (community weavings).
• 30:00Tommasino presents the two case studies: the Network of Rural Women's Groups and the National Network of Native and Creole Seeds, detailing their histories and activities.
• 40:00She explains her methodological approach, including affective cartography and body-territory mapping, and shares insights from workshops and interviews.
• 50:00Tommasino discusses the findings, highlighting the importance of care, mutual domestication, and the defense of territories against extractivism.
• 1:00:00She concludes her presentation and opens the floor for questions from the tribunal.
• 1:10:00The tribunal members begin their questions and comments, engaging in a dialogue with the candidate.

• Yayo Herrero - Ecofeminist economist — Cited in the presentation for her work on the conflict between capital and life, and the limits of growth.
• Rita Segato - Anthropologist — Cited for the concept of 'dueñidad' (ownership) and patriarchal colonial logics.
• Donna Haraway - Philosopher — Cited for concepts like 'companion species' and 'situated knowledges'.
• Silvia Rivera Cusicanqui - Sociologist — Cited for her work on community struggles and decolonial thought.
• Raquel Gutiérrez - Sociologist — Cited for her work on communal forms and autonomy.
• Marisela Montenegro - Psychologist — Cited as a tribunal member and for her work on community and rhizomatic events.
• Alicia Rodríguez - Psychologist — Cited as thesis director and for her work on community weavings.
• Diego Piñeiro - Sociologist — Cited for his analysis of Uruguayan agrarian history and land concentration.
• Laura Brusone and Alicia Migliaro - Researchers — Cited for their analysis of the agroecology law and its implementation in Uruguay.
• Delmi Cruz - Feminist activist — Cited for the concept of 'body-territory' and counter-geographies of war.
• Natalia Laino - Researcher — Cited for the idea that research problems are within us before we are in them.
• Félix Guattari - Philosopher — Cited for his concept of 'capitalistic subjectivity' and its dangers.
• Amaya Pérez Orozco - Economist — Cited for her work on the sustainability of life and the critique of growth.
• Vinciane Despret - Philosopher — Cited for her ideas on experimentation and being affected by research.

• Yayo Herrero - Ecofeminist economist — Her work aligns with the thesis's critique of capitalism and emphasis on the sustainability of life.
• Rita Segato - Anthropologist — Her concept of 'dueñidad' supports the analysis of patriarchal and colonial logics.
• Donna Haraway - Philosopher — Her ideas on companion species and situated knowledges resonate with the thesis's approach.
• Silvia Rivera Cusicanqui - Sociologist — Her work on community struggles and decoloniality is consistent with the thesis's framework.
• Raquel Gutiérrez - Sociologist — Her analysis of communal forms and autonomy supports the thesis's focus on community networks.

• Critiques of qualitative research subjectivity — Some scholars may question the generalizability of findings from a small-scale qualitative study, but this is a common limitation in such research.