Feminist governance in North America: manifestations, manipulations and mirages

Alexandra Dobrowolsky and Tammy Findlay

Chapter 34 in Handbook of Feminist Governance, 2023, pp 421-433 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter explores select changes and challenges to feminist governance in North America, with emphasis on Canada and Mexico. Drawing on Rodr'guez Gustá et al.’s three feminist governance models - bureaucratic, participatory, and transformative - we show how elements of these models have manifested across North America. Despite country-specific differences, and fewer regional institutions to diffuse gender equality norms, we point to the prevalence of governance feminism - marketised gender equality mandates and mechanisms - which we argue contribute to feminist mirages, especially for marginalised women.

Keywords: Development Studies; Law - Academic; Politics and Public Policy Sociology and Social Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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