The women's movement and the transition to democracy in Chile
By: Annie G. Dandavati.
Series: American university studies.; v. 172
Publisher: P. Lang; Lang Publishing, Incorporated, Peter
Published: 1996
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 171
Subjects: Women in politics -- Chile; Feminism -- Chile; Women -- Government policy -- Chile; Democracy -- Chile; Democratization -- Chile; Chile -- Politics and government -- 1973-1988
Description: This book seeks to understand the causes for the rise of an independent women's movement in authoritarian Chile. It describes the mobilization of women against the Pinochet government and highlights women's interaction with traditional actors such as political parties during the democratic transition. It analyzes the success of the movement in carving a space for itself in the state, political parties and civil society.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-164) and index.