Oral Presentations - Guzman 306
Understanding Female Leadership in Uruguayan Politics
Location
Guzman 306
Start Date
4-23-2015 6:20 PM
End Date
4-23-2015 6:35 PM
Student Type
Undergraduate
Faculty Mentor(s)
Gigi Gokcek, Ph.D. and Rajeev Sooreea, Ph.D.
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
Abstract
This study in progress seeks to examine why Uruguay, which is one of the least gender-bias nations in the Latin America, has low levels of women in parliamentary office? Specifically, this research attempts to unveil whether, and if so what, mechanisms exist to promote the parliamentary participation of women. It also investigates how effective these mechanisms are in empowering young women to transition from youth political involvement to a political career as adults. The study employs a qualitative method, relying on elite interviews with Uruguayan Parliamentarians to examine the case.
Understanding Female Leadership in Uruguayan Politics
Guzman 306
Abstract
This study in progress seeks to examine why Uruguay, which is one of the least gender-bias nations in the Latin America, has low levels of women in parliamentary office? Specifically, this research attempts to unveil whether, and if so what, mechanisms exist to promote the parliamentary participation of women. It also investigates how effective these mechanisms are in empowering young women to transition from youth political involvement to a political career as adults. The study employs a qualitative method, relying on elite interviews with Uruguayan Parliamentarians to examine the case.