Beschreibung:
This book presents detailed case studies of women's raise in the political life of their countries that highlight the differing paths to democratic rule in Latin America and the theories about democracy and participation developed by activists and intellectuals.
Introduction: From Transition to Participation- Women's Movements and Democratic Politics -- The (Trans) formation of Feminism(s) and Gender Politics in Democratizing Brazil -- From Dictatorship to Democracy: The Women's Movement in Chile -- Women and Democracy in Argentina -- The Uses of Conservatism: Women's Democratic Politics in Uruguay -- The Difficult Equilibrium Between Bread and Roses: Women's Organizations and Democracy in Peru -- Feminism, Revolution, and Democratic Transitions in Nicaragua -- Women's Movements, Feminism, and Mexican Politics -- Conclusion: Women's Political Participation and the Prospects for Democracy