Introduction

Laura Sjoberg, Sandra Via

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Abstract

While both gender relations and conflict in global politics have changed dramatically over the last century, war-making still relies on gendered constructions and images of the state, state militaries, and their role in the international system. These gendered ideologies and images, as well as heavily skewed national budgets devoted to military expenditures, make militarism a stronger and stronger force in global politics and everyday life.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGender, War, and Militarism
Subtitle of host publicationFeminist Perspectives
EditorsLaura Sjoberg, Sandra Via
Place of PublicationSanta Barbara, CA
PublisherPraeger
Pages1-16
Number of pages16
Volume1
ISBN (Electronic)978-0-313-39144-6
ISBN (Print)978-0-313-39143-9
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2010

Keywords

  • gender
  • war
  • militarism
  • feminism
  • masculinities
  • femininities
  • feminist IR

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