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From the standpoint that politics in the Philippines is not male-dominated, but gendered, this book examines how women hold power unofficially through their kinship ties with male politicians. It looks at the perspectives of local concepts of power.

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Illustrations Introduction: Toward Engendering Philippine Post-War History and Politics Power Outside the Symbols of Power Women Politicians: Equal but Different? Women in Radical Politics Beauty Queen, Moral Guardian, Inang Bayan, and Militant Nun: Images of Female Power Conclusion: Empowering Women Bibliography Index

Women Power and Kinship Politics

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      Publisher: ABC-CLIO
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 5/26/1998 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780275960063, 978-0275960063
      ISBN10: 0275960064

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      From the standpoint that politics in the Philippines is not male-dominated, but gendered, this book examines how women hold power unofficially through their kinship ties with male politicians. It looks at the perspectives of local concepts of power.

      Table of Contents
      Illustrations Introduction: Toward Engendering Philippine Post-War History and Politics Power Outside the Symbols of Power Women Politicians: Equal but Different? Women in Radical Politics Beauty Queen, Moral Guardian, Inang Bayan, and Militant Nun: Images of Female Power Conclusion: Empowering Women Bibliography Index

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