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

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.

In Alabama, black female voters prove they matter

by DC Editors - December 13, 2017

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

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.