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Defending Family in Chile Without Talking About Caregiving

By Andres Kogan Valderrama

HAVANA TIMES – On Saturday, October 17, ExpoFamily 2026 was held in Chile, an event that brought together figures from the Chilean and international far right. Under the banner of defending the family, the event was part of a political and cultural offensive against feminism and sexual diversity, which participants portrayed as threats to traditional values.

Watching Agustín Laje’s talk, titled “The Siege of the Family,” (1) it becomes clear that his concern is not how families deal with their everyday problems, but rather what he identifies as ideological threats. Feminism, abortion, voluntary childlessness, and so-called “gender ideology” all figure prominently in this narrative.

This is where I think it is necessary to stop and reflect. I do not share the idea that feminism is a threat to the family. On the contrary, many of the changes promoted by feminist movements have sought to ensure that women do not bear the burden of raising children alone, that we men take on greater caregiving responsibilities, and that different types of families can live with the same rights and dignity.

The problem is that when the family is portrayed as an institution........

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