Rose Marie Muraro

Rose Marie Muraro (Rio de Janeiro, November 11, 1930 – Rio de Janeiro, June 21, 2014) was a Brazilian sociologist, writer, intellectual and feminist. Born nearly blind, she was the author of over 40 books and also served as publisher and director of Vozes.

Early life and education Muraro studied physics and economics, before becoming a writer and editor. She also spoke different languages and studied mathematics. She published controversial books, challenging modern social values. After editing Vozes, she became the editor of Espaço &Tempo (1986–1988), Rosa dos Tempos (1989–1998) and, Editora Record. She began advocating for gender equality in 1967 with the publication of her book Libertecao sexual da muher. Early in her career, however, she did not label herself a feminist and would only embrace it when she became the editor of the publishing house Vozes.

Muraro was also a proponent of Liberation Theology. She was a founding member the movement, which was established by the theologian Leonardo Boff. She was fielded as candidate of the PDT and PT political parties.

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