Far away from power : Towards the implementation of a quota system law in Chile
Far away from power : Towards the implementation of a quota system law in Chile
Authors
Fajuri, A. Z.
Bertucci, D. A.
Bravo, A. V.
Bertucci, D. A.
Bravo, A. V.
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Date
2012-02-24
Datos de publicación:
Revista de Derecho, Vol.20, N°2, 9-30, 2007
Keywords
Ley de Cuotas - Discriminación
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Abstract
This essay intends to justify, from the point of view of equality - as it has been stated in the Chilean Constitution - a system of electoral quotas that helps to reverse the limited participation of women in public life. The paper describes the basic concepts of discrimination and affirmative action. In addition, it analyzes the principle of equality and the positive results of quotas systems in countries such as Argentina and Costa Rica. Finally, it studies the possible application of a quotas law in the Chilean electoral system.