Gender and the Governance of Terrorism and Violent Extremism

This book explores the inclusion of gender in the governance of (counter-)terrorism and violent extremism, highlighting the impact of recent global governance initiatives on practices and power relations in counterterrorism policy-making and implementation. It provides a systematic analysis of how concerns about gender are being incorporated in the governance of CT/CVE and offers valuable insights for researchers and scholars interested in gender, governance, and terrorism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 22 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book offers a diverse range of innovative perspectives on the integration of gender in the governance of (counter-)terrorism and violent extremism. In recent years, several global governance initiatives have explicitly aimed to incorporate concerns for gender equality and gendered harms into efforts to counter terrorism and violent extremism (CT/CVE). As a result, commitments to gender-sensitivity and gender equality have become a common feature in international and regional CT/CVE initiatives, national action plans, and civil society programming.

Given these developments, there is a pressing need for a more systematic analysis of how gender concerns are being incorporated into the governance of CT/CVE and how they have impacted (gendered) practices and power relations in counterterrorism policy-making and implementation. The essays in this book explore various aspects of this topic, ranging from the processes of global and regional integration of gender into the governance of terrorism to the impact of the shift on government responses to the return of foreign fighters. They also delve into state and civil society-led CVE programming and academic discussions, engaging with the origins and dynamics behind recent shifts that bring gender to the forefront of the governance of terrorism.

This book is of immense value to researchers and scholars interested in gender, governance, and terrorism. The chapters in this book were originally published in Critical Studies on Terrorism, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of these complex issues.

Weight: 660g
Dimension: 252 x 180 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032463476