Author : Jill M. Bystydzienski
Release : 1999
Genre : Law
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 459/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis Democratization and Women's Grassroots Movements by : Jill M. Bystydzienski
Download or read book Democratization and Women's Grassroots Movements written by Jill M. Bystydzienski. This book was released on 1999. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book illustrates how community-based actions, programs, and organizations that allow women to determine their lives and participate in decision making contribute to the creation of a civil society and thus enhance democracy. The case studies show how participation in grassroots movements promotes women's involvement in their organizations, communities, and in societal institutions, as it influences state policy and empowers women in personal relationships.