Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) forms part of the United Nations
approach to international peacebuilding. Whereas the resolution has been
critiqued in terms of its implementation, there is a gap in the existing analysis
concerning a deeper critical understanding of gender and the significant link
between the constructions of gender and cultures of violence and peace.
Grounded in a theoretical framework of a gendered analysis of peacebuilding
theory, the empirical research combines policy analysis and qualitative
interviews in order to examine how the concept of gender is understood within
peacebuilding policy and how this impacts on implementation. Using the
principle themes that emerge from SCR 1325 - gender mainstrearning,
participation, and protection - this thesis presents an analysis of the different
understandings of gender found in the policy making arena and locates these
within perspectives for building more sustainable and positive peace.
It is argued that, in order to overcome the inertia in implementing gender aware
perspectives and policies in the security arena, the focus of analysis must be
broadened from a focus on women to include the relational nature of
constructions of gender. It is thus necessary to examine the related issues of
power, and the roles of femininities and masculinities, patriarchy and
militarization in the field of peacebuilding policy. This involves moving beyond
the confines of the prevailing liberal peace thesis towards a more transformative
approach to building sustainable peace.
Date of Award | 2008 |
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Original language | English |
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Awarding Institution | |
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Supervisor | Richard Gibb (Other Supervisor) |
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Building positive peace? : A gendered analysis of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security
Elliott, A. M. (Author). 2008
Student thesis: PhD