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Gender and Politics

The study of how gender shapes and is shaped by political processes, institutions, and policies.

Political Representation

The process by which elected officials act on behalf of a particular group or constituency, including gender-based representation.

Political Participation

The involvement of individuals in political activities, such as voting, joining political parties, and engaging in political campaigns.

Political Leadership

The role of individuals in guiding and influencing political processes, including the representation of diverse gender perspectives.

Political Institutions

The formal structures and organizations that shape political decision-making, including legislatures, executive bodies, and judicial systems.

Political Movements

Collective efforts by individuals and groups to bring about political change, often addressing issues related to gender equality and women's rights.

Public Policy

The decisions and actions taken by governments to address societal issues, including policies related to gender equality and women's empowerment.

International Relations

The study of interactions between states, non-state actors, and global institutions, with a focus on gender dynamics and gendered power relations.

Political Violence

The use of force or coercion for political purposes, including gender-based violence and the targeting of individuals based on their gender identity.

Intersectionality

The interconnected nature of social categories, such as gender, race, class, and sexuality, and how they intersect to shape individuals' experiences and identities.

Feminist Theory

A theoretical framework that examines power relations and inequalities based on gender, advocating for gender equality and challenging patriarchal norms.

Gender Mainstreaming

The integration of a gender perspective into all stages of policy-making, implementation, and evaluation, to promote gender equality and women's empowerment.

Quota Systems

Legislative measures that require a certain percentage of political positions to be reserved for women, aiming to increase women's representation in politics.

Glass Ceiling

An invisible barrier that prevents women and other marginalized groups from advancing to higher positions of power and leadership.

Political Socialization

The process through which individuals acquire political attitudes, beliefs, and values, including gendered political socialization.

Gender Gap

The difference in political attitudes, behaviors, and outcomes between men and women, often reflecting gender-based inequalities and disparities.

Gender Quotas

Legislative measures that mandate a certain percentage of candidates or elected officials to be women, aiming to increase gender representation in politics.

Patriarchy

A social system in which men hold primary power and dominance, often resulting in the marginalization and oppression of women and other gender minorities.

Gendered Violence

Acts of violence that are perpetrated against individuals based on their gender, often targeting women and other marginalized gender identities.

Gender Identity

An individual's deeply felt sense of being male, female, or another gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth.

Gender Stereotypes

Simplistic and generalized beliefs about the characteristics, roles, and behaviors expected of individuals based on their gender.

Feminism

A social and political movement advocating for gender equality and challenging patriarchal systems and structures.

Gender Equality

The state of equal access to rights, opportunities, and resources for individuals of all genders, without discrimination or bias.

Masculinity

A set of socially constructed norms, behaviors, and expectations associated with being male, often emphasizing dominance, strength, and control.

Femininity

A set of socially constructed norms, behaviors, and expectations associated with being female, often emphasizing nurturing, empathy, and submissiveness.

Gendered Division of Labor

The assignment of different tasks and roles to individuals based on their gender, often resulting in unequal distribution of resources and opportunities.

Gender-Based Discrimination

Unfair treatment or exclusion of individuals based on their gender, often resulting in unequal access to rights, opportunities, and resources.

Gendered Power Relations

The unequal distribution of power and authority between individuals of different genders, often resulting in the dominance of men and the subordination of women.

Gendered Language

The use of language that reinforces and perpetuates gender stereotypes and inequalities, often through the use of gender-specific terms and expressions.

Gender-Based Violence

Acts of violence that are perpetrated against individuals based on their gender, often targeting women and other marginalized gender identities.

Gendered Social Movements

Collective efforts by individuals and groups to bring about social and political change, focusing on issues related to gender equality and women's rights.

Gendered Policy Analysis

The examination and evaluation of policies and their impact on gender equality and women's empowerment, considering the differential needs and experiences of individuals of different genders.

Gendered Media Representation

The portrayal of individuals and gender roles in media, often reflecting and perpetuating gender stereotypes and inequalities.

Gendered Socialization

The process through which individuals learn and internalize societal norms, values, and expectations related to gender, often reinforcing gender inequalities and stereotypes.

Gendered Identity Politics

The mobilization of individuals and groups based on their gender identity, often aiming to challenge gender-based discrimination and advocate for equal rights and opportunities.

Gendered Policy Advocacy

Efforts to promote and influence policies that address gender inequalities and advance gender equality, often through lobbying, campaigning, and activism.

Gendered Electoral Systems

The rules and mechanisms governing elections, which can have an impact on gender representation and the inclusion of women in political decision-making.

Gendered Political Economy

The study of how gender intersects with economic systems and structures, examining the differential impact of economic policies and practices on individuals of different genders.