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Defining a Democracy: Reforming the Laws on Women's Rights in Chile, 1990-2002

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: This article evaluates 38 bills seeking to expand women's rights in Chile and finds that the successful ones often originated with the Executive National Women's Ministry (SERNAM), did not threaten existing definitions of gender roles, and did not require economic redistribution. These factors (plus the considerable influence of the Catholic Church) correlate in important ways, and tend to constrain political actors in ways not apparent from an examination of institutional roles or ideological identity alone. In particular, the Chilean left's strategic response to this complex web of interactions has enabled it to gain greater legislative influence on these issues over time.

Source: Latin American Politics and Society

DOI: 10.1111/j.1548-2456.2005.tb00318.x

Authors: Merike H. Blofield, Liesl Haas

Institutions: Grand Valley State University, California State University, Long Beach

Language: English

Topic: Gender Politics and Representation

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Gender equality, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4247507055