Latin American Feminisms and their Complex Relationship with the State: Current Debates

Ever  since  the  start  of  the  twenty-first  century,  Latin  American  feminisms  have  experienced  a  change  of  context, which has opened up possibilities for feminist actions and alternative types of relationships with the state, through new mobilization patterns. This article deals with so...

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Autores principales: Paradis, Clarisse, Matos, Marlise
Formato: Revistas
Lenguaje:Español
Publicado: Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales, Sede Ecuador 2013
Acceso en línea:https://iconos.flacsoandes.edu.ec/index.php/iconos/article/view/3111
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Sumario:Ever  since  the  start  of  the  twenty-first  century,  Latin  American  feminisms  have  experienced  a  change  of  context, which has opened up possibilities for feminist actions and alternative types of relationships with the state, through new mobilization patterns. This article deals with some of the theoretical discussions surrounding the tensions between feminist struggles and the state in the Latin American region, which presents a controversial political context that strives to overcome a neoliberal economic model. Based on the concept of democratic governance, this article suggests the emergence of a fourth wave of Latin American feminism, one which attempts to understand this new historical moment while running parallel to the democratization processes of the global South. Finally, this article reflects on the emergence of the term “state feminism” and its possible consequences.