Masculinities, Gender and International Relations

Gender is an important lens for the study of International Relations, but there are few books that investigate masculinity/ies in relation to world politics. This book explores how masculinization works via 'nested hierarchies of domination and subordination, the imbrication of masculinities with the nation-state and great-power politics, and the arms trade with commercial processes of militarization. It is written in an accessible style with suggestions for further reading and is an invaluable resource for students and teachers applying 'the gender lens to global politics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 218 pages
Publication date: 06 September 2022
Publisher: Bristol University Press

Gender is widely acknowledged as a crucial and valuable lens for examining International Relations. Nevertheless, there is a scarcity of books that specifically delve into the study of masculinity/ies in the context of world politics. This book takes a feminist-inspired approach to gender, recognizing it as both an asymmetrical binary and a hierarchical system. It demonstrates how masculinization operates through the establishment of nested hierarchies of domination and subordination. Furthermore, the book explores the intricate relationship between masculinities and the nation-state, as well as the dynamics of great-power politics. By developing an understanding of the arms trade in conjunction with commercial processes of militarization, the book offers a comprehensive exploration of gender in global politics. Written in a accessible style, the book includes suggestions for further reading, making it an invaluable resource for students and teachers who are applying the gender lens to analyze international relations.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529212297