This book provides a comprehensive view of women's political
participation in Latin America. Focusing on the latter half of the
twentieth century, it examines five different arenas of action and
debate: political institutions, workplaces, social movements,
revolutions and feminisms. Nikki Craske explores the ways in which
women have become more effective in the public arena as the context
of politics has altered.
The author demonstrates how gender relations shape political
institutions and practices, whilst simultaneously being shaped by
them. Craske examines the moments when women's action has
challenged received ideas, and had a significant impact on the
political life of Latin American nations. However, she also
illustrated that while political spaces can be fashioned in moments
of transition and crisis, these spaces are often diminished as
'normality' resumes, and lasting gains are difficult to achieve.
Women remain heavily under-represented in political life, despite
their important role in popular movements against authoritarianism.
Craske makes it clear that the economy is a substantial constraint
on women's political participation. As the Latin American economy
undergoes radical restructuring, it has an impact both on women's
ability to participate and the state's ability to respond.
This powerful book analyses the gains made since the 1950s,
whilst scrutinizing the challenges and difficulties which still
constrain women's political participation.
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