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Conceptualizing Gender Mainstreaming and Women Empowerment in the 21st Century

Conceptualizing Gender Mainstreaming and Women Empowerment in the 21st Century

Irene George, Moly Kuruvilla
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 21
ISBN13: 9781668445112|ISBN10: 1668445115|EISBN13: 9781668445129
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-4511-2.ch012
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George, Irene, and Moly Kuruvilla. "Conceptualizing Gender Mainstreaming and Women Empowerment in the 21st Century." Research Anthology on Feminist Studies and Gender Perceptions, edited by Information Resources Management Association, IGI Global, 2022, pp. 200-220. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-4511-2.ch012

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George, I. & Kuruvilla, M. (2022). Conceptualizing Gender Mainstreaming and Women Empowerment in the 21st Century. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Research Anthology on Feminist Studies and Gender Perceptions (pp. 200-220). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-4511-2.ch012

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George, Irene, and Moly Kuruvilla. "Conceptualizing Gender Mainstreaming and Women Empowerment in the 21st Century." In Research Anthology on Feminist Studies and Gender Perceptions, edited by Information Resources Management Association, 200-220. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-4511-2.ch012

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Abstract

Gender mainstreaming is the globally accepted strategy for sustainable development. The concepts of women empowerment, gender mainstreaming, and sustainable development are illustrated in this chapter. Numerous strategies are proposed from different parts of the globe, but these strategies are contextual in the sense that those applicable and successful in one country may not prove to be effective in another country. Since gender operates in innumerable subtle ways and its implications vary with time and space, the gender mainstreaming strategies also would vary accordingly. Women do not represent a homogenous group, and hence, the question of intersectionality should be of prime importance while designing strategies for women empowerment. The inclusion of all genders including transgender and other sexual minorities also should be taken care of to ensure sustainable development. The new dimensions and the shift in focus required with regard to the existing strategies of women empowerment are discussed in the chapter.

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