CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2022
| Author | Colman Valdez, Iliana |
|---|---|
| Title | The Feminist Civil Society And The Transformation Of Public Policy In Argentina And Colombia. From Social Depenalization To Legal Decriminalization Of Abortion. |
| Summary | This research compares the cases of feminist movements in Argentina and Colombia and their success to legalize the voluntary interruption of pregnancy. Globally, there is still strong polarization on the issue of abortion. This generates resistance from policymakers and political parties to advance legislation on sexual and reproductive rights that would improve the livelihoods of women, girls, and society as a whole. Thus, the importance of understanding the most recent success stories, the strategies used by these strong feminist movements, and the lessons learned from their interactions with governmental institutions. The research used broadly accepted conceptual frameworks for the analysis of the two case studies, such as critical mass theory, post-conflict transition to democracy, left-wing parties as allies, political opportunity structures, and strong feminist movements that mobilize support from public opinion. At the same time, the final aim is to understand the reality of these two South American experiences and their local specificities. With this, it would be possible to strengthen available theory on the matter, as well as to present a roadmap for civil society to advance women’s human rights and gender equality. |
| Supervisor | Andrea Krizsán |
| Department | Public Policy MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2022/colman-valdez_iliana.pdf |
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