1) an inclusive definition of gender, 2) a clarification of the feminist approach and the policy's overall goal as well … policy and stresses the importance of 4) a permanent cooperation with gender-focused and feminist organisations and 5) the … necessity to increase funding for gender-related objectives in general and 6) for feminist organisations in particular. Further …

The recent surge in violence in Mexico highlighted the economic and political stress faced by the most vulnerable … Mexico from the period from 1985 - 2009. Using statistical data on national, international, and sub-state influences, in … addition to qualitative data derived from studies conducted in Mexico City an the Monterrey Metropolitan area, we find that …

from institutional constraints than others; those entering legislature via legal gender quotas. Examining two Mexican state … legislatures, where only one has adopted legal gender quotas, empirical testing gives no support to the hypothesis; ‘quota women … gender quotas are perceived as a threat mainly to male colleagues within the party. Two key aspects are identified that …