Sumários

4 Maio 2021, 18:00 • Rita Sousa

3. Selected topics for the study of the state and politics in Africa

3.5. Activism and popular protest

Social movements theory. Contentious politics in different political regimes.

"African social movements or  social movements in Africa?": periodization and cases.

27 Abril 2021, 18:00 • Rita Sousa

3. Selected topics for the study of the state and politics in Africa

3.4. Political participation of women

Representation: definition and importance.

Underrepresentation of women in politics: political, socioeconomic and ideological obstacles.

Women and politics in Africa: Heads of State, Parliaments and Cabinets.

20 Abril 2021, 18:00 • Rita Sousa

Political overview of selected African countries. Oral presentations by students.

13 Abril 2021, 18:00 • Rita Sousa

3. Selected topics for the study of the state and politics in Africa

3.3 Identity politics: religion and ethnicity

The role of ethnicity in African politics.

The relevance of religious actors in political decisions.

23 Março 2021, 18:00 • Rita Sousa

3. Selected topics for the study of the state and politics in Africa

3.2 Resilient authoritarian regimes

Resource-rich resilient authoritarian regimes in Africa: the cases of Angola and Equatorial Guinea.