Gender and the Politics of Gradual Change

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Focusing on health, pensions, childcare, and maternity leave, the book examines social policy reforms in Chile and the dynamics influencing gender change. Silke Staab highlights how various actors navigate challenges and opportunities within institutional frameworks to achieve positive outcomes. The analysis reveals that while progress is feasible even in restrictive environments, the extent and quality of change are contingent upon specific sector-related factors.