The civic origins of progressive policy change: combating violence against women in global perspective, 1975–2005 Mala Htun and S. Laurel Weldon
By: Htun, Mala
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Contributor(s): Weldon, S. Laurel.
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ArticleSeries: American Political Science Review.Subject(s): PREVENTION | RECOMMENDED READING | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | FEMINISM | INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE | POLICY | WOMEN | VIOLENCEOnline resources: Access the abstract | Read news item
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American Political Science Review, 2012, 106(03): 548 - 569Summary: A study of 70 countries over four decades has found that the presence of autonomous feminist social movements in civil society is the most significant factor affecting whether progressive policies on violence against women are implemented. This was more significant than the presence of leftist parties, women in government or economic factors like national wealth. Read more in the news item.
American Political Science Review, 2012, 106(03): 548 - 569
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A study of 70 countries over four decades has found that the presence of autonomous feminist social movements in civil society is the most significant factor affecting whether progressive policies on violence against women are implemented. This was more significant than the presence of leftist parties, women in government or economic factors like national wealth. Read more in the news item.
