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The Argentinean Women's Experience: From the First Quota Law in the World to the Feminist Power

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June 4, 2007

The Argentinean Women's Experience: From the First Quota Law in the World to the Feminist Power

This paper describes the experience of Argentina with gender quotas. It discusses the factors that led to its implementation, focusing particularly on the role of women in ensuring the adoption of quota laws. It also examines the strategies for and resistance to the adoption of gender quotas as well as presents an evaluation of the impact of quotas on Argentinean politics.

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Academic Paper / Article
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Argentina
Theme
Quotas
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This paper describes the experience of Argentina with gender quotas. It discusses the factors that led to its implementation, focusing particularly on the role of women in ensuring the adoption of quota laws. It also examines the strategies for and resistance to the adoption of gender quotas as well as presents an evaluation of the impact of quotas on Argentinean politics.

Resource type
Academic Paper / Article
Region
Argentina
Theme
Quotas

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