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Women, Politics and Democratic Prospects in Latin America

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October 3, 2007

Women, Politics and Democratic Prospects in Latin America

This paper describes the impact of social, cultural and political changes in Latin America on women’s political participation. It also discusses the barriers women have to overcome to achieve and exercise real power.

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Report / White Paper
Attachments
women2c20politics20and20dem.prospects.pdf
Region
The Americas and the Caribbean
Theme
Elections
Parliaments and Representatives
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This paper describes the impact of social, cultural and political changes in Latin America on women’s political participation. It also discusses the barriers women have to overcome to achieve and exercise real power.

Resource type
Report / White Paper
Attachments
women2c20politics20and20dem.prospects.pdf
Region
The Americas and the Caribbean
Theme
Elections
Parliaments and Representatives

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