Feminizacija latinskoameričke politike

master's thesis

• Title (english): Feminization of Latin American politics
• Author: Stella Husnjak
• Mentor: Lidija Kos-Stanišić (mentor)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; The Faculty of Political Science; (Department of International Relations and Security Studies); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2016-09-29, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Political Science; International Relations and National Security

Abstract

Radom je dan prikaz položaja i političke participacije žena u društvima Latinske Amerike. Analiziraju se kulturološke odrednice koje su definirale žensku ulogu u tradicionalnom latinskoameričkom društvu. Daje se uvid u povijesne momente koji dovode do ulaska žena u javni prostor regije. Zastupa se stav da je unatoč snažnoj mačističkoj i marijanskoj odrednici latinskoameričkog prostora feminizacija politike zaista na snazi. Postavlja se istraživačko pitanje do koje je mjere spomenuta feminizacija uznapredovala. Odgovor na postavljeno fokusira se na položaj žene u tri domene: kućno-obiteljskoj, socijalno-pravnoj i profesionalno-poslovnoj. Kroz navedeni okvir prikazano je kako je od 20. stoljeća prisutna uzlazna linija priznavanja ženskih prava kao i opadajući trend rodne nejednakosti u Latinskoj Americi. Zatim, prikazan je i fenomen velikog broja Latinoamerikanki na čelnim političkim pozicijama da bi se ispitalo koliko ta pojava korelira s boljim položajem žene u društvu. Međutim, unatoč sve većoj važnosti ženske figure u privatno-javnoj sferi Latinske Amerike, trend nasilja nad ženama i dalje je snažan, te se rad osvrće i na tu realnost. Spomenuta su i ona područja u kojim afirmacija ženskih prava u Latinskoj Americi kaska za svjetskim prosjekom, misleći u prvom redu na reproduktivna prava.

Abstract (english)

This thesis reflects on the female position and political involvement in Latin American societies. It analyzes cultural determinants, which define a woman’s role in Latin America. Furthermore, it offers insight into historic events that have led to more female influence and involvement in all aspects of society. Research suggests that despite a culture of machismo and marianismo, feminization is strong and growing stronger. My research question is to what extent has feminization grown in Latin America. In an attempt to respond to this question, I have studied the female position in three domains: household, civil rights and business. Studying these three areas of female life shows declining gender inequality, as well as stronger recognition of women’s rights beginning in the 20th century. In addition, women have held and continue to hold main political positions, throughout Latin America. This paper examines the correlation between the rise of women in politics and betterment of the female position in society. Meanwhile, despite the growing importance of women in the private and public sectors of Latin America, cases of violence against women remain high. I address areas in which Latin America lags behind world averages in women’s rights affirmation, most notably, reproductive rights.

• Keywords: Latinska Amerika; prava žena; rodna nejednakost; feminizacija; mačizam; marijanizam
• Keywords (english): America; women's rights; gender inequality; feminization; machismo
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:114:323791
• Study programme: Title: Political Science; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra politologije (magistar/magistra politologije)
• Type of resource: Text
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• Access conditions: Closed access
• Created on: 2016-11-29 14:28:33