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Masculinities in Peacekeeping: Limits and transformations of UNSCR 1325 in the South African National Defence Force
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Hessische Stiftung Friedens- und Konfliktforschung
Abstract This report takes a closer look by investigating the ways that UNSCR 1325 has been conceptualized and put into practice in the South African National Defence Force. South Africa is deploying a relatively high proportion of female peacekeepers, but shortcomings of UNSCR 1325, specifically related to ... view more
This report takes a closer look by investigating the ways that UNSCR 1325 has been conceptualized and put into practice in the South African National Defence Force. South Africa is deploying a relatively high proportion of female peacekeepers, but shortcomings of UNSCR 1325, specifically related to gender essentialisms, have affected discourses within the armed forces. While this has led to contradictions and contestations concerning sameness and difference among male and female peacekeepers, the study also reveals a critical engagement with military peacekeeper masculinities, pointing towards a surpassing of the limited premise of UNSCR 1325.... view less
Keywords
peacekeeping; masculinity; UN Security Council; Republic of South Africa; woman; gender-specific factors; peacekeeping troops; military
Classification
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, Gender Studies
Document language
English
Publication Year
2019
City
Frankfurt am Main
Page/Pages
31 p.
Series
PRIF Reports, 7
ISBN
978-3-946459-50-7
Status
Published Version; reviewed