Consequently, a feminist democracy should be the immediate demand of the Venezuelan population to its political elites. A Feminist Democratic TransitionOn economic policy, inclusion and equality mechanisms should be at the core of pre- and post-transition discussions. As civil society groups have demanded in the past, women should be incorporated in the negotiation process—a positive step toward the construction of a more egalitarian and feminist democracy. In other words, the professionalization of any public policy on gender equality is key to achieving sustainable democracy. These ideas could help build a feminist and democratic Venezuela that is inclusive of historically discriminated against parts of society.

Source: International New York Times February 10, 2023 00:41 UTC