The relevance of gender approaches in International Relations and their application to the study of women in the Middle East

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https://doi.org/10.24215/23142766e137

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feminism, gender, Middle East, women, non-state actors

Abstract

In the last three decades, the study of the influence that the role of women has had on international events has increased. Therefore, the aim of this text is to reflect on the relevance and application of gender approaches in international studies. It is argued that gender approaches are relevant and even key in International Relations, because they question the construction of knowledge and are the source of research that promotes social transformation in terms of gender equality and political participation, as shown by the cases of feminist activisms in Palestine and Egypt.

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Author Biography

Alejandra Gutiérrez Luna, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Doctora en Ciencias Políticas y Sociales con orientación en Relaciones Internacionales por la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Profesora en la Facultad de Estudios Superiores Acatlán y en la Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociales de la UNAM.

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Published

2021-12-22

How to Cite

Gutiérrez Luna, A. (2021). The relevance of gender approaches in International Relations and their application to the study of women in the Middle East. International Relations, 30(61), 137. https://doi.org/10.24215/23142766e137