Exploring the intersection of gender, economy, and cultural exchange in a globalized world.
Feminist Theory: A theoretical framework that recognizes the systemic inequality and oppression of women in society and aims to deconstruct and challenge them.
Gender Roles and Stereotypes: An exploration of how societal expectations of gender play a significant role in shaping relationships, roles, and opportunities for individuals.
Globalization: A process of global economic, political, and cultural interconnectedness that affects gender relations, power dynamics, and cultural norms.
Gender and Labor: An examination of how gender shapes experiences of work and employment, as well as how work affects gender power dynamics.
Gender and Development: The study of how gender impacts economic, political, and social development efforts, and how development can be made more gender-conscious.
Gender Violence: An analysis of how gender-based violence, such as sexual assault, domestic violence, and other forms of violence, are perpetuated by societal norms and power dynamics.
Intersectionality: A recognition of how multiple identities (race, class, gender, sexuality, etc.) intersect and shape experiences of inequality, oppression, and privilege.
Men and Masculinities: An exploration of how gender norms and expectations impact men's experiences and how masculinity and power intersect with gender.
Feminist Movements and Activism: An analysis of feminist movements and strategies for global gender progress, including their successes, challenges, and potentials.
Gender and Health: An examination of how gender shapes health experiences, access to healthcare, and health outcomes.
Feminist Globalization: This involves analyzing how globalization has impacted gender relations and women's rights, and advocating for more equitable and just global economic policies and systems.
Globalization and Masculinity: This investigates how hegemonic masculinity is constructed and maintained through the process of globalization, and how this affects various gender groups.
Queer Globalization: This looks at how globalization has impacted LGBTQ+ communities and their rights, and how transnational activism and solidarity can advance queer liberation.
Globalization and Gender-Based Violence: This examines how globalization has impacted the prevalence and nature of gender-based violence around the world, and what steps can be taken to prevent and respond to such violence.
Gender and Global Labor: This analyzes the gendered nature of global labor markets, including disparities in wages, working conditions, and employment opportunities between men and women.
Globalization and Indigenous Gender: This investigates the impact of globalization on indigenous gender relations and the ways in which indigenous communities have responded by asserting their cultural and gender identities.
Globalization and Women's Health: This looks at the impact of globalization on women's health and access to healthcare, and advocates for more inclusive and responsive healthcare systems.
Gender and Global Technology: This examines the ways in which globalization and technological advancements have impacted gender relations, and how this can be harnessed to advance gender equality and empowerment.