Title: Women, political parties and electoral systems in Latin America

Authors: Htun, Mala N.

Place: Stockholm

Publisher: International institute for democracy and electoral assistance (IDEA)

Year: cop. 2005

Journal: IDEA handbook series

PAGE: 112--121

Subject: Gender, Citizenship and Governance

Keywords: women, political parties, political participation, election law, latin america

Abstract: Despite significant efforts to promote women’s political participation in Latin America, the weakness of the political parties and electoral systems in many countries, particularly in the Andean region, poses a threat to democratic consolidation and the livelihoods of women and other citizens.

URL: http://www.idea.int/publications/wip2/upload/Latin_America.pdf

Document type: Portal