| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
xiv, 257 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Thematic studies in Latin America |
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Thematic studies in Latin America.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction : from transition to participation-- women's movements and democratic politics / Jane S. Jaquette -- The (trans)formation and feminism(s) and gender politics in democratizing Brazil / Sonia E. Alvarez -- From dictatorship to democracy : the women's movement in Chile / Patricia M. Chuchryk -- Women and democracy in Argentina / María del Carmen Feijoó with Marcela María Alejandra Nari -- The uses of conservatism : women's democratic politics in Uruguay / Carina Perelli -- The difficult equilibrium between bread and roses : women's organizations and democracy in Peru / Maruja Barrig --Feminism, revolution, and democratic transitions in Nicaragua / Norma Stoltz Chinchilla -- Women's movements, feminism, and Mexican politics / Carmen Ramos Escandón -- Conclusion : women's political participation and the prospects for democracy / Jane S. Jaquette. |
| Subject |
Women -- Political activity -- South America -- Case studies.
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Feminism -- South America -- Case studies.
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Women and democracy.
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South America -- Politics and government.
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| Indexed Term |
Women Social conditions |
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South America |
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Central America |
| Added Author |
Jaquette, Jane S., 1942-
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| ISBN |
0813384869 alkaline paper |
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0813384885 paperback alkaline paper |
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