Civil Society in South America: Learning from Gender Themes
Author(s)
Hirschmann, David
Abstract
This article relies on gender concepts and women’s perspectives to inform and challenge established understanding of civil society. Based on interviews with women in South Africa, it reaffirms the interconnectedness of the public and private domains and of women’s strategic and practical interests. The findings suggest how a gendered approach may contribute to assessments of civil society in ways that go beyond gender concerns.
