Gender, Institutions, and Power: New Theoretical Trends for the Study of Gendered Power in Latin America

This article examines the new theoretical trends in the study of gender, institutions, and power in Latin America, highlighting the importance of integrating feminist political theory and feminist new institutionalism into the analysis of the region's political dynamics. Through a literature review and case studies, the work demonstrates how these perspectives chal-lenge traditional paradigms and offer a deeper understanding of the interaction between gen-der norms, political institutions, and power relations. The findings underline the gendered nature of political institutions, and the barriers women face in political participation and repre-sentation. The article highlights the theoretical and methodological contributions of these ap-proaches, as well as their implications for public policy formulation. While the integration of a gender perspective in Latin American political science faces challenges, it also presents signif-icant opportunities to promote gender equality and more inclusive governance in the region.