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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.

New film tells the story of Swiss women’s suffrage

by DC Editors - December 13, 2017

Swiss women's suffrage

When did women win the right to vote in prosperous, stable, civilized Switzerland? Many people would be surprised to learn that Swiss women didn’t win the right to vote until 1971.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Election History, Europe, Political Artwork, Switzerland, Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights

In Alabama, black female voters prove they matter

by DC Editors - December 13, 2017

black female voters

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Every election since she was 16, Catrena Norris Carter has gone door to door,

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

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Questioning Testing Guidelines

by Joan Krickellas - October 23, 2017

Who makes the decisions that establish the standards of medical care and the guidelines for a variety of medical testing is a fascinating question. And, it’s complicated because human lives and millions of dollars are at stake.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Women and Democracy

A Saudi Woman Discusses Her Changing Society

by Steve Schneider - October 8, 2017

A Saudi Woman Discusses Her Changing Society

“The status of women in Saudi Arabia has and will always be one of the best…the Vision has improved and empowered Saudi women”.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Middle East, Religion and Democracy, Saudi Arabia, Women and Democracy

Manal al-Sharif: The Brave Saudi Woman Who Dared to Drive a Car

by DC Editors - June 15, 2017

Brave Saudi Woman

Manal al-Sharif posted a video of herself driving in Saudi Arabia in 2011 and she angered many

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Middle East, Political Dissidents, Saudi Arabia, Women and Democracy

Baluchistan Women Struggle For Minimum Political Access

by DC Editors - May 23, 2017

Baluchistan Women Struggle

Only one party even issued tickets to women during the last general and local bodies polls

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Pakistan, Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights

Nicki Minaj’s Charity Transforming Lives of Indian Women

by DC Editors - May 22, 2017

Nicki Minaj's Charity

Nicki Minaj’s charity quietly sent funds to an Indian village – it is now totally transformed

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Democracy Charity, India, Women and Democracy

Meet the Venezuelan Women Protesters Taking on Maduro

by DC Editors - May 19, 2017

Venezuelan Women Protesters

Popular anger at Maduro in Venezuela is growing, and thousands have mobilized in daily marches

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, South America, Venezuela, Women and Democracy

Stubborn Violence Epidemic Hampering Caribbean Democracy

by DC Editors - May 16, 2017

Hampering Caribbean Democracy

Violence mars Caribbean life, study finds violent crime and a tolerance for domestic violence

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Central America, South America, Women and Democracy, Worldwide Corruption

Lack of Kenyan Women Politicians is Full Blown Crisis

by DC Editors - April 4, 2017

Kenyan Women Politicians

Kenya’s Supreme Court ruled that lawmakers had to pass a law ensuring women more parliament representation

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Kenya, Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights

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