Democratic Backsliding and Women's Empowerment

Abstract

This panel consists of paper that address the multi-faceted dynamics surrounding the relationship between democratic backsliding and women's empowerment. Contributions engage the effects of democratic backsliding and /or democratic reversals on women’s economic, social, and political empowerment, broadly understood. At the same time, the works look at the strategies developed by different actors in coping with the effects of democratic backsliding. The panel aims to provide a well-rounded understanding about the issue at hand as well as providing the opportunity for further reflection and directions for further research.

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Claiming Rights: Gender-focused Civil Society Organizations in Turkey	View Paper Details
Eroding Freedoms: Democratic Backsliding and Its Impact on Women’s Empowerment in Turkey	View Paper Details
Women’s Rights Are Not Alright: Restrictions on Reproductive Rights as a Gateway to Democratic Backsliding	View Paper Details
Democratic Backsliding and Women’s Empowerment in Turkey: Competing Political Discourses on Employment	View Paper Details
The Politics of Silencing: Surrogacy, Reproductive Policy-Making, and Democratic Erosion in Italy	View Paper Details