ELLA Spotlight on Knowledge: Spotlight on Publications: Women in Politics in Latin America

This Spotlight presents key publications that analyse women鈥檚 opportunities to participate in politics in Latin America.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
1 January 2013
Document Type:
Literature Review
Theme:
Governance and Conflict and Social Change
First published:
1 January 2013
Authors:
Perron, M.

Abstract

This Spotlight presents key publications that analyse women鈥檚 opportunities to participate in politics in Latin America. It begins with a selection of publications that provide an overview of women鈥檚 participation in politics in the region. It then focuses on gender quota laws, gender mainstreaming in parliaments, practices for improving women鈥檚 representation and participation in political parties. Finally, the Spotlight features key publications on the role of the media in electoral campaigns and women鈥檚 political participation.

Citation

Perron, M. ELLA Spotlight on Knowledge: Spotlight on Publications: Women in Politics in Latin America. ELLA, Practical Action Consulting, Lima, Peru (2013) 4 pp.

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