Contributions of feminism to International Law in the construction of peace

Abstract

Feminism and International Law may be considered a relatively recent pairing. While there is a tendency to establish the intersection between both disciplines within the field of women’s rights, feminism in fact goes beyond the claiming of human rights. Feminism is concerned with power and gender relationships, which not only affect women but society as a whole. In situations of conflict, feminism becomes a useful analytical tool that reveals how powerful gender roles contribute to war and determine peace.

Keywords

• feminismo
• derecho internacional
• derechos humanos
• género
• poder
• público-privado
• paz
• militarismo
• militarización