Women, Politics, and Democracy in Latin America /

This book discusses the current tendencies in women s representation and their role in politics in Latin American countries from three different perspectives. Firstly, the authors examine cultural, political-partisan and organizational obstacles that women face in and outside institutions. Secondly,...

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Group Author: Do ek, Tom; Freidenberg, Flavia; Caminotti, Mariana; Mu oz-Pogossian, Betilde
Published: Palgrave Macmillan US : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan,
Publisher Address: New York :
Publication Dates: 2017.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Series: Crossing Boundaries of Gender and Politics in the Global South
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Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/978-1-349-95009-6
Summary: This book discusses the current tendencies in women s representation and their role in politics in Latin American countries from three different perspectives. Firstly, the authors examine cultural, political-partisan and organizational obstacles that women face in and outside institutions. Secondly, the book explores barriers in political reality, such as gender legislation implementation, public administration and international cooperation, and proposes solutions, supported by successful experiences, emphasising the nonlinearity of the implementation process. Thirdly, the authors highlight
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (XIX, 243 pages) : illustrations.
ISBN: 9781349950096
Index Number: JL950
CLC: D0