2001-2010 – Page 2 – Philippine Commission on Women

Circling the Globe: International Feminism Reconsidered 1920-1975

2001-2010, Brochure/Leaflet/Flyer, Convention/Conference/Discussion Paper, Cultural Development, Economic Development, Foreign, Gender, Political Development, Social Development / By jamespaolobagasina

The focus of this special issue is to explore the evolution of international feminism from 1920 to 1975, challenging the Eurocentric narrative that has dominated historical accounts. Acknowledging the contributions and activism of women from Asia and Africa, the issue emphasizes transnational feminism as a critical framework that repositions historical actors previously overlooked. It highlights …

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Gender in Approaching Early Modern History

The evolution of gender as a category of analysis in the study of early modern history reflects significant shifts in historiographical approaches since the 1970s. Initial resistance from traditional historians to the incorporation of women’s history has transformed into broader inquiries into gender, characterized by the distinction between biological sex and socially constructed gender roles. …

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Conquered or Granted? A History of Suffrage Extensions

2001-2010, Case Study, Cultural Development, Economic Development, Foreign, Gender, Newspaper Article/Feature, Political Development, Social Development / By jamespaolobagasina

Why was franchise extended to the lower classes and to women? Was it conquered by the excluded groups, threatening that unless they were admitted as citizens they would reach for power by other, revolutionary, means? Or was it voluntarily granted by the incumbent elites? This question is examined statistically, using a new data set covering …

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