Feminism and International Relations: A Socio-Economical Study

Abstract

This chapter had examined ‘feminism in international relations’ motivated by findings out 1. What is the nature/characteristic of feminism's international relations paradigm? 2. What's new in feminist international relations?  3. Is feminism relevant to international relations research? 4. How may feminism in international relations be classified scientifically? Feminism in international relations arose from disciplinary dissatisfaction with mainstream international relations. They contributed gender and gender hierarchy analysis, as well as inclusive policy formulation and implementation. There are various perspectives on feminism and international relations, but they all centre on foreign policy and diplomacy, international political economy, war, security, and peace, and the international law dimension. Feminism in international relations emphasises the role of femininity in foreign policy formulation and implementation, women trafficking and drugs in international political economy, security from an individual rather than a state perspective, women's participation in the peacemaking process, and inclusion of gender and opportunities for women in international law. Feminism in international relations can be divided into two types: classical feminism and neo-feminism.