Event Title
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.
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.