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Women and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles

As over half the population of the planet is female, success for world democracy must include a building a stronger link between women and democracy. Women in the 21st century are set to have a larger political role to play if we continue to dismantle the barriers in the way of their political equality. Also see other suggested articles on subjects like Women Voting Rights, Feminism, Minority Voting Rights or LGBT voting.

Pandemics and Politics: Iran’s Mahsa Amini Protests

March 14, 2025 by Amirsaman Solaymani Tapehsari 4 Comments

The pandemic acted as an accelerating agent for the movement. Linking medicine with political movements can also help explain other uprisings in the Middle East.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Iran, Middle East, Women and Democracy

Reading The Fall of Roe

December 8, 2024 by Jenny Oak Tree Leave a Comment

The Fall of Rose: The Rise of a New America chronicles the pro-life activists against the pro-choice activities of the last 50 years since Roe v Wade was settled precedent.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Supreme Court, Women and Democracy

Alabama’s Pro-Life Shift: Legality and Implications for Women’s Rights

March 8, 2024 by Jenny Oak Tree Leave a Comment

Alabama's Pro-Life Shift: Legality and Implications for Women's Rights

Alabama’s pro-life shift raises legal questions and concerns about its impact on women’s reproductive freedoms.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Women and Democracy

More Black Women Run For Office, But A Ceiling Remains

March 14, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

More Black Women Run For Office, But A Ceiling Remains

Significant hurdles await Rep. Barbara Lee as she hits the campaign trial for a senate seat in California, a race expected to be competitive.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: African-Americans and Democracy, Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access, Women and Democracy

Number Of Nigerian Women Lawmakers Shrinks By Nearly Half

March 14, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Number Of Nigerian Women Lawmakers Shrinks By Nearly Half

The number of female lawmakers in Nigeria’s parliament will fall by nearly half when legislators are sworn-in in early June.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nigeria, Women and Democracy

What Will It Take To Make Democracy More Representative?

February 8, 2023 by Jenna Spinelle Leave a Comment

What Will It Take To Make Democracy More Representative?

Multiple dimensions of identity simultaneously shape pathways to candidacy and representation for all groups seeking a seat.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Minority Voting Rights, Women and Democracy

US States See Record Diversity In Government Leadership

February 4, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

US States See Record Diversity In Government Leadership

When the gavel came down to start this year’s session of the Michigan legislature, it was evident that those in power positions had changed.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Minority Voting Rights, Voter Access, Women and Democracy

The Women Of Iran Are Not Backing Down

January 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

‘Baraye,’ Anthem Of Iran’s Protest Movement, Wins A Grammy

In a country where the Persian language prioritizes the female in its sentences women are finally demanding their rights be prioritized.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, Iran, Political Dissidents, Women and Democracy

Sierra Leone Law To Keep 30% Posts For Women In Power

January 26, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Sierra Leone Law To Keep 30% Posts For Women In Power

Sierra Leone has set laws to increase number of women in decision-making in private and public sectors, five months before presidential polls.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Women and Democracy

Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina

January 26, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Girl Scouts Earn Democracy Badge At Workshop In Salina

The workshop assisted Girl Scouts in grades K–10 in earning their Democracy Badge through learning activities on democracy.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights, Youth Voting Rights

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