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Gender and Politics in Buenos Aires

Género y Política en Buenos Aires
[journal article]

Szwarcberg, Mariela

Abstract

This paper examines the persistent gender gap in electoral politics at the local level in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I argue that the combination of the division of political work and existing social norms regarding the separation of domestic chores contributes to women’s political underrepresentation... view more

This paper examines the persistent gender gap in electoral politics at the local level in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I argue that the combination of the division of political work and existing social norms regarding the separation of domestic chores contributes to women’s political underrepresentation at the local level. Studying everyday politics in Buenos Aires, a clear division of political work between men and women was found. Only women were in charge of finding solutions to issues of domestic abuse and violence, and of taking care of children, the pregnant, and senior citizens. Using information from Buenos Aires municipalities, I document the gender gap in elected legislative and executive offices at the local level – as well as in non-elected offices within municipal cabinets. It was also found that the types of political work assigned to female activists and candidates reinforce existing stereotypes of women as mothers of the poor.... view less


Este documento examina la persistente brecha de género en la política electoral municipal en Buenos Aires, Argentina. Sostengo que la combinación de la división del trabajo político y las normas sociales existentes con respecto a la separación de las tareas domésticas contribuye a la insuficiente re... view more

Este documento examina la persistente brecha de género en la política electoral municipal en Buenos Aires, Argentina. Sostengo que la combinación de la división del trabajo político y las normas sociales existentes con respecto a la separación de las tareas domésticas contribuye a la insuficiente representación política de las mujeres a nivel local. Al estudiar la política cotidiana en Buenos Aires, encuentro una clara división del trabajo político entre hombres y mujeres: solo las mujeres se encargan de encontrar soluciones a los problemas de abuso y violencia doméstica, y de cuidar a los niños, a las mujeres embarazadas y a las personas mayores. Utilizando información de los municipios de Buenos Aires, documenté la brecha de género en las oficinas legislativas y ejecutivas elegidas a nivel local, así como en las oficinas no elegidas dentro de los gabinetes municipales. También encontré que los tipos de trabajo político asignado a mujeres activistas y candidatas refuerzan los estereotipos existentes sobre las mujeres como madres de los pobres.... view less

Keywords
Argentina; local politics; political participation; woman; representation; ; stereotype; gender role; South America

Classification
Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, Gender Studies
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture

Document language
English

Publication Year
2018

Page/Pages
p. 3-27

Journal
Journal of Politics in Latin America, 10 (2018) 3

ISSN
1868-4890

Status
Published Version; peer reviewed

Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0


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