Feminist perspective in Foreign Policy -- A way to women's visibility
and participation in public sphere
Abstract
In this paper it is intended to express, articulate and analyze the role
of feminist perspective in foreign policy and how can it influence the
foreign policies of nations, or can it unravel the masculinity and
patriarchy that is part and parcel of International Relations, what
measures are to be taken by nations to decrease the gender gaps, and how
exactly can this help nations achieve gender equality and make women's
visibility and participation in public spaces a reality.
International Relation is a profound area that establishes the relations
among different nations and foreign policies reflect a nation's
perspective towards others. Foreign policies determine the how and why
of diplomacy, wars, friendly relations etc. etc., However while doing so
nations have always shown a male oriented approach and the role of women
either in diplomatic positions or in war fields or in peace keeping or
senior positions in external affairs has been undermined worldwide.
Feminist perspective in foreign policy tries to explain the relationship
between men and women in International Politics and the gender roles
that are designated among them. It also tries to explain the
socio-politico-economic policies the nations implement, measures taken
to eradicate the gender gaps that exists in this field and how women's
equal participation in social production can bring about a change in the
political structure