Abstract
Life histories of pioneer female politicians illustrate instances of learning and empowerment within gender cultures and imbalance in private and public life. After transforming their personal and family lives, independent female candidates face greater obstacles located in the political and economic structure.
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Recommended Citation
de Carvalho, P.,
Eulina, M.,
&
Glória, R.
(1999).
Women and Politics in Paraíba, Brazil: Participation, Learning, and Empowerment.
Adult Education Research Conference.
https://newprairiepress.org/aerc/1999/papers/35
Women and Politics in Paraíba, Brazil: Participation, Learning, and Empowerment
Life histories of pioneer female politicians illustrate instances of learning and empowerment within gender cultures and imbalance in private and public life. After transforming their personal and family lives, independent female candidates face greater obstacles located in the political and economic structure.
