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Written by leading commentators on Latin American jurisprudence, this collection provides an introduction to the recent developments in constitutional law and human rights law that have transformed Latin American politics. It proposes a cutting-edge methodological framework for conceptualizing legal change and its impact on societies.

"The Inter-American System of Human Rights (IASHR) fosters structural transformations in national societies throughout the Americas. This collection of analyses builds upon the studies on Ius Contitutionale Commune en America Latina and Latin American transformative constitutionalism to map out both the ground-level human rights impact of the IASHR and the institutional characteristics that have enabled such transformations. The volume starts with essays framing the concept and context of IASHR impact. Then, it navigates thematic analyses on specific rights and types of violations that are front and center to the protection of human rights in Latin America. The concluding essays explore whether and how it is possible to optimize the actions of the Inter-American System, indicating possible paths to increase positive human rights impact. The editors contend that the IASHR victim-centric approach, community of practice, and openness to institutional reinvention have enabled it to create a virtuous cycle that catalyzes human rights in the Americas, furthering dignity and the Rule of Law throughout the continent"--

"The Inter-American System of Human Rights (IASHR) fosters structural transformations in national societies throughout the Americas. This collection of analyses builds upon the studies on Ius Contitutionale Commune en America Latina and Latin American transformative constitutionalism to map out both the ground-level human rights impact of the IASHR and the institutional characteristics that have enabled such transformations. The volume starts with essays framing the concept and context of IASHR impact. Then, it navigates thematic analyses on specific rights and types of violations that are front and center to the protection of human rights in Latin America. The concluding essays explore whether and how it is possible to optimize the actions of the Inter-American System, indicating possible paths to increase positive human rights impact. The editors contend that the IASHR victim-centric approach, community of practice, and openness to institutional reinvention have enabled it to create a virtuous cycle that catalyzes human rights in the Americas, furthering dignity and the Rule of Law throughout the continent"--

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Part I. Feminism and the State -- 1. Feminist Politics in Contemporary Chile. From the Democratic Transition to Bachelet -- 2. Gender Quotas, Candidate Selection, and Electoral Campaigns 45 Comparing Argentina and Brazil -- 3. Feminist Activism in a Changing Political Context Venezuela -- Part II. Legal Strategies and Democratic Institutions -- 4. The Effectiveness of Legal Strategies in Argentina -- 5. Violence against Women in Brazil. International Litigation and Local Adva nces -- 6. Gender and Human Rights. Lessons from the Peruvian Truth and Reconciliation Commission -- Part III. International and Cross-Border Activism -- 7. International Feminisms. The World Social Forum -- 8. Social Accountability and Citizen Participation. Are Latin American Governments Meeting Their Commitments to Gender Equity -- 9. Violence and Activism at the Mexico-United States Border. Women, Migration, and Obstacles to Justice -- 10. Feminist Activism and the Challenges of Democracy -- Bibliography -- Contributors -- Index