Peruanas

Peruanas are women from Peru or of Peruvian descent. The term is the feminine form of peruano. As a demographic group, peruanas reflect the linguistic and regional diversity of the country, spanning the coast, the highlands, and the Amazon.

Peruanas come from diverse ethnic backgrounds, including Indigenous, mestizo, Afro-Peruvian, and others, contributing to Peru’s cultural richness. Spanish is the dominant language, but many peruanas also speak Quechua, Aymara, or other indigenous languages, depending on geography and heritage.

In public life, peruanas participate in education, work, culture, and politics. The country has advanced in female education and labor force participation, while gender-based violence remains a concern and is addressed by laws and programs aimed at protection and empowerment.

Notable peruanas include Clorinda Matto de Turner, a 19th-century writer; Susana Baca, a singer and former Minister of Culture; and Dina Boluarte, the first female president of Peru. Peruanas have influenced cuisine, textiles, literature, and art, reflecting the country’s regional variety and social dynamism.