Illustration of a woman standing at a podium, while multiple large eyes with spotlight beams watch her from all sides. The title reads “The Depoliticised Sexism in the Political Arena: Civil Society’s Response and the Silence of the Systems” by Siran Hovhannisyan and Armine Markosyan, with the Heinrich Böll Stiftung Yerevan logo at the bottom.

The Depoliticised Sexism in the Political Arena: Civil Society’s Response and the Silence of the Systems

This essay addresses the manifestations of sexism in Armenia’s political arena, analyzing specific examples amid the lack of adequate response. The authors highlight civil society as the primary actor that consistently challenges and condemns sexist political discourse. They also critique the absence of a systemic response to these manifestations within the political system.

 

 

The Content of the article is the sole responsibility of the author and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the Heinrich Boell Foundation Tbilisi Office - South Caucasus Region. 

Product details
Date of Publication
2026
Publisher
Heinrich Boell Foundation South Caucasus
Number of Pages
17
Licence
All rights reserved
Language of publication
English
Table of contents

INTORODUCTION - 4

SEXISM AND ARMENIAN POLITICS - 6

BETWEEN TWO – OR THREE – STONES: THE DEADLOCK OF CIVIL SOCIETY - 11

A SUMMARY OR A NEW CAUSE FOR THOUGHT? - 13

Bibliography - 15

Online Sources - 16