Published October 26, 2011
by iris_author
The Brazil Chair and the Brazilian Studies Seminar proudly present the talk:
Rebels With a Cause: Women in Brazilian Politics
Speaker: Dr. Lucia Avelar Professor of Political Science University of Brasilia, Brazil
The broadening of political representation is one of the institutional innovations that have taken place recently in Brazil. We will discuss some of these innovations stemming specifically from the political participation of women, who along with other organizations from civil society, are making an important contribution to the deepening of democracy in Brazil. We will stress that, beyond the dichotomy between participation and representation, other forms of representation have been added to the traditional configuration. Nevertheless, the traditional forms of representation remain impermeable to the new dynamics and pressure exercised by new actors – among them, women. To illustrate such impermeability, we will present data showing that, despite the election in 2010 of the first female president in the history of Brazil, women candidate have fared poorly in the same elections.
The Brazilian Studies Seminar thanks the Consulate General of Brazil for sponsoring this talk.
Cost: Free! Everyone is welcome.
Light refreshments will be served.
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 2:30-4:30 pm
Location: York University Vanier College Seminar Room (Vanier College on York map
Please RSVP at brazilst@yorku.ca
E-mail sbohn@y horku.ca for the presentation paper
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