ISBN:
0299213838
,
9780299213831
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (xiv, 355 p.)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Series Statement:
Women in Africa and the diaspora
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Hassim, Shireen Women's organizations and democracy in South Africa
DDC:
306.20820968
Keywords:
Women Political activity
;
South Africa
;
Women and democracy South Africa
;
Feminism South Africa
;
Women Societies and clubs
;
South Africa
;
Femmes en politique Afrique du Sud
;
Femmes et démocratie Afrique du Sud
;
Féminisme Afrique du Sud
;
Femmes Associations
;
Afrique du Sud
;
Women and democracy
;
Feminism
;
Women Societies and clubs
;
Women Political activity
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Anthropology ; Cultural
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POLITICAL SCIENCE ; Public Policy ; Cultural Policy
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Popular Culture
;
Feminism
;
Politics and government
;
Women and democracy
;
Women ; Political activity
;
Women ; Societies and clubs
;
Politik
;
Frauenverband
;
Frau
;
Vrouwen
;
Vrouwenorganisaties
;
Politieke participatie
;
Bevrijdingsbewegingen
;
Demokratie
;
Feminismus
;
Frau
;
Politische Beteiligung
;
Frau
;
Gender Studies & Sexuality
;
Gender & Ethnic Studies
;
Social Sciences
;
South Africa Politics and government
;
20th century
;
Afrique du Sud Politique et gouvernement
;
20e siècle
;
Zuid-Afrika
;
Südafrika (Region)
;
Südafrika 〈Staat〉
;
South Africa
;
South Africa Politics and government 20th century
;
Südafrika (Region)
;
Zuid-Afrika
;
Südafrika 〈Staat〉
;
South Africa
;
Südafrika
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Examining interactions between democracy in South Africa and South African women's movement, this book explores the gendered nature of liberation and regime change. It confronts issues such as the tensions between autonomy and political dependency in feminists' engagement with the ANC and other democratic movements
Abstract:
Introduction: Autonomy and engagement in the South African women's movement -- Contesting ideologies : feminism and nationalism -- The emergence of women as a political constituency, 1979-90 -- The ANC in exile : challenging the role of women in national liberation -- The return of the ANC Women's League : autonomy abrogated -- From mothers of the nation to rights-bearing citizens : transition and its impact on the South African women's movement -- Political parties, quotas, and representation in the new democracy -- One woman, one desk, one typist : moving into the bureaucracy -- Autonomy, engagement and democratic consolidation.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 319-339) and index. - Description based on print version record
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