Women and Democracy: Latin America and Central and Eastern Europe
By Unknown Author.
Description
Women and Democracy offers a unique look at the political experiences of women in two regions of the world―Latin America and Eastern and Central Europe―which have moved from authoritarian to democratic regimes. At first glance, the roles and attitudes of these women appear to be similar. This book makes the case that the differences are notable. In Latin America, the women are much more politicized and well-organized in their efforts to obtain rights, recognition, and equity. In contrast, the women of former communist societies in Eastern and Central Europe, as if disenchanted by their yea...
ISBN(s)
0801858380, 9780801858383
