Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Church and State in Mexico: A Political Party Wavers on Women’s Rights

PRI & PAN both vie for the support of their constituents and their church in a tug-of-war game of balancing family size, economic prosperity, civil rights, and religious doctrine.

New anti-abortion action has led feminists to defect from the political herd and look towards more progressive options. The problem is, that in Mexico, there aren't any.

Both parties are stridently catholic and can be counted on to attempt to garner support of the Church, to varying degrees.

Are you a Mexican citizen? How do you feel about the authority the Vatican has over your political administration?

Church and State in Mexico: A Political Party Wavers on Women’s Rights

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