2014-2015 Academic Catalog

Apr 30, 2024

2014-2015 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

IDCE 30207 - Gender, Militarization and Development

This intensive seven-week seminar explores how the processes of militarization–in war time and in alleged peacetime–rely on certain ideas and policies about masculinity and femininity. Asking, “Where are the women?” will be central to the entire course. Among countries considered will be the Philippines, Rwanda, Afghanistan and Chile. Among the topics whose gendered dynamics affecting development will be investigated are violence against women, militias, peacekeeping efforts, trade in small arms, definitions of “security” and the interventions of foreign governments and aid agencies.