The women's quota in conflict ridden Sudan: Ideological battles for and against gender equality
L Tønnessen, S Al-Nagar - Women's Studies International Forum, 2013 - Elsevier
This article explores women's substantive representation in Sudan's National Assembly. It
examines the extent to which female legislators in the National Assembly represent women's
interests, paying special attention to legislative initiatives and accomplishments following the
signing of the peace agreement in 2005. The article highlights polarization rather than
cooperation between women activists and women in the government as an important factor
in explaining the lack of legislative accomplishments. There are competing gender …
examines the extent to which female legislators in the National Assembly represent women's
interests, paying special attention to legislative initiatives and accomplishments following the
signing of the peace agreement in 2005. The article highlights polarization rather than
cooperation between women activists and women in the government as an important factor
in explaining the lack of legislative accomplishments. There are competing gender …