Thaís Duarte Zappelini

“Here it Comes, the Lipstick Lobby” (1985–1988): Engendering democracy and Rethinking Law in Brazil

In late 1980s Brazil, an alliance that became known as the “Lipstick Lobby” (Lobby do Batom) mobilized to ensure a place for women in politics. The Lobby was more successful than has commonly been recognized whether by the public or in scholarly literature. An unprecedent scenari...