Ann Tickner’s, the work of Jill Steans covers a compendium of feminist research done in key issues: Nature of the State, Citizenship, Conflict, Peace and Security, Human Rights, Development and even Representational Practices in International Politics. Gender and International Relations (2013)ĭon’t let the title confuse you. If you want to explore further I invite you to check one of her newest books “Gendering World Politics” (2001)which updates the topics on the previous one but adds new feminist perspectives on IR, human rights and globalization since then. Tickner is known for a deconstructive approach to the structural understanding of International Relations theory and in this work she provides a necessary conversation of traditionalist views on the role of women, democratization, war and peace. Ann Tickner is the author of an introductory book that seeks to explain how the world’s political and economic systems have rewarded men and treated women differently. Definitely top choice! Gender in International Relations (1992) Under this symbolic view of Beautiful Souls and Just Warriors, Jean Bethke Elshtain analyses how throughout Ancient Greece and contemporary times, gender stereotypes allowed society to function and gave reason for men to go to war and women to “serve a purpose”.
It is an essential reading to easily understand the power dynamics and gendered connections between public and private lives, men and women relationships in times of peace and war. I always recommend this book to my feminist theory workshop students. Wondering where to start learning gender perspectives on world affairs? Here is a top list of recommended books for you.