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Masculinities,
Conflict and Peacebuilding: Perspectives on Men through a Gender Lens
Summary
Research tells us that socially constructed gender norms which
associate masculinity with power, violence and control can play a role in
driving conflict and insecurity.
Examining the reasons behind this, ‘Masculinities, conflict and
peacebuilding’ aims to advance discussions about integrating a masculinities
perspective into peacebuilding policy and practice. It examines existing INGO
programmes that promote non-violent and gender equitable masculinities and
poses key questions about how these can be further developed to challenge the
gender norms which drive conflict and insecurity.
'Masculinities, conflict and peacebuilding' makes
recommendations to key actors, including:
§ examine gender perspectives during conflict analysis, looking at
men and boys from a gender viewpoint
§ develop theories of change and pilot programming approaches that
begin challenging masculine gender norms
§ mainstream a masculinities perspective in international security
and development interventions, examining how activities are influencing
masculinities
§ advance the women, peace and security agenda, as efforts to
promote and realise women’s rights and efforts to break the links between
gender norms and violence should be mutually reinforcing.
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