Gender and Sexuality Studies

Gender studies intersect profoundly with Politics and International Relations (IR), offering a critical lens to examine how power, policies, and global systems are shaped and experienced differently based on gender. This interdisciplinary approach uncovers the roles of women, men, and non-binary individuals in political participation, governance, diplomacy, conflict, and peace-building processes.

In International Relations, gender analysis highlights issues such as gendered dimensions of war, security, migration, and human rights, shedding light on how global systems often marginalize or silence certain voices. It critiques patriarchal power structures within institutions and challenges norms that perpetuate inequality.

Key topics include:

Women’s political leadership and participation
The gendered impact of war, conflict, and peace-building
Feminist theories of international relations
Intersectionality in political movements
Policies addressing gender-based violence and inequalities
Gender dimensions in global migration, diplomacy, and climate change responses