Achieving gender equality through feminist social movements: A case study of Ni Una Menos (Not One Less)

Abstract

The Ni Una Menos (Not One Less) Movement emerged as a direct response to the alarming increase of femicide in Argentina. This paper analyses how the Ni Una Menos movement mobilises various resources for gender equality. It investigates the role of the Ni Una Menos Movement and utilises Social Movement Theory to understand the movement’s dynamics within Argentina, South America and beyond. Specifically, Resource Mobilization Theory (RMT) is employed as a framework for analysis. Using New Social Movement Theory (NSMT) as a guide, the research will show how social resources were used to advance the movement’s goal. Additionally, the stages of social movements serve as a guide to examining the formation, impact, barriers, and facilitators encountered by the Ni Una Menos movement. By applying these theories, this study aims to shed light on the strategies and tactics employed by the movement, its influence on societal change, and the challenges and opportunities it faces in pursuing gender equality. Through this analysis, the research aims to provide a deeper understanding of how a powerful movement was formed and its implications for gender equality.