Advocating feminism
The Latin American Feminist NGO 'Boom
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5796954 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sonia E Alvarez (0009-0002-3240-8628, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1999 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 181-209 |
| Publication date | 1999-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Feminist Journal of Politics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1461-6742 • E-ISSN: 1468-4470 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/146167499359880 |
| OpenAlex | W2062912656 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 322 |
| References cited | 21 |
Latin American feminist NGOs have played a critical role in 'advocating feminism' by advancing a progressive policy agenda while simultaneously articulating vital linkages among larger women's movement and civil society constituencies. However, three recent developments potentially undermine NGOs' ability to promote feminist-inspired policies and social change. First, States and inter-governmental organizations (IGOs) increasingly have turned to feminist NGOs as gender experts rather than as citizens' groups advocating on behalf of women's rights. Second, neoliberal States and IGOs often view NGOs as surrogates for civil society , assuming they serve as 'intermediaries' to larger societal constituencies. And third, States increasingly subcontract feminist NGOs to advise on or execute government women's programs. Possible strategies for rearticulating the movement-activist and technical-professional faces of NGOs in the region are explored in conclusion. Keywords: Non-governmental OrganizationsFeminist MovementsGender PolicyCivil SocietyLatin America
Boom · Civil society · Economics · Feminism · Feminist movement · Intermediary · Latin Americans · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Social movement · Sociology · Gender Politics and Representation · Gender Studies · International Development and Aid · Law · Politics and Society in Latin America · Public Administration
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Feminisms in Latin America
| Unique citing works | 322 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 12,38 |
| Citation span | 2000 - 2026 (27) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | Yes |
| Citation types | Neutral: 316 |