The postmodern condition rejects the concept of cultural conservatism and is the cultural framework in which third generation human rights are activated and protected
Feminism articles on Democracy Chronicles
Feminism is a collection of movements and ideologies aimed at defining, establishing, and defending equal political, economic, and social rights for women. Also see our collection of articles on Women and elections.
Ukraine Women’s Rights Group Femen Attacked
Activists from Ukraine women’s rights group Femen attacked and beaten during intimidation attempt
She’s Just Too Gorgeous for Government Work
It is believed that ravishing Iranian beauty is so attractive that religious authorities in Iranian dictatorship have said she’s just too gorgeous for serving in government office
Huge Rival Tunisian Pro-Women Rallies in Capital
Political upheaval plagues country’s transition now bracing for rival Tunisian pro-women rallies
International Women’s Liberation Movement Repressed
Across the world from Tunisia to Thailand, women’s liberation movement is grabbing headlines
Tunisia’s Leading Feminist Activist Set for Freedom
Birthplace of Arab Spring, Tunisia is ground zero for massive changes taking place in Arab world like Tunisia’s leading feminist group Femen
Teaching Girls Empowerment in Afghanistan
Rare school works on behalf of young girls empowerment in Afghanistan many of whom are often threatened by violence amid poor country’s long running war
Ruling Awaited in Case Against Tunisia Feminist Activists
New trial and case against Tunisia feminist activists tests boundaries in post-Arab Spring nation
Tunisia Feminists Sentenced to Harsh Jail Terms
Democracy activist Tunisia feminists sentenced in worrying case threatening nation’s free speech
Study: Americans Don’t Vote Based on Gender
Study claims Americans who vote based on gender are small in number and vast majority hold little bias in regards to competent female candidates