Modernization, Globalization, and Women in Argentina : Their Changing Roles in the Economy and in Society

Abstract

A historical analysis of the status of women in Argentina reveals a picture of a society that nearly defies description. In order to understand the socioeconomic status of Argentine women today, this study involves a historical analysis of women's status from the early 16th century until today, with particular emphasis on the globalization and economic restructuring policies that took place during the 1990s and 2000s.