The United States and Women's Political Rights in Latin America

Presentation Type

Poster/Portfolio

Presenter Major(s)

Political Science

Mentor Information

Andrew Schlewitz

Department

Area Studies - Latin American Studies

Location

Henry Hall Atrium 50

Start Date

10-4-2013 2:00 PM

End Date

10-4-2013 3:00 PM

Keywords

Gender, Human Rights, Social Science

Abstract

Have United States feminist movements sparked increased political rights in Latin American States? In recent decades huge political gains have increased in many Latin American nations, particularly Brazil, Chile and Argentina. Legislation protecting women's rights has expanded, supported by two inter-American rights organizations which promote reforms region wide. Drawing on primary and secondary sources my poster will illustrate the relationship between U.S. and Latin American political rights for women and the influences that exist between continents.

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Apr 10th, 2:00 PM Apr 10th, 3:00 PM

The United States and Women's Political Rights in Latin America

Henry Hall Atrium 50

Have United States feminist movements sparked increased political rights in Latin American States? In recent decades huge political gains have increased in many Latin American nations, particularly Brazil, Chile and Argentina. Legislation protecting women's rights has expanded, supported by two inter-American rights organizations which promote reforms region wide. Drawing on primary and secondary sources my poster will illustrate the relationship between U.S. and Latin American political rights for women and the influences that exist between continents.