Making the Case for Systematic, Gender-Based Analysis in Sustainable Peace Building

Conflict Resolution Quarterly, 33: 119–147, 2015, doi: 10.1002/crq.21147

Posted: 26 Jan 2016

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Dennis Sandole

George Mason University

Ingrid Staroste

George Mason University

Date Written: October 30, 2015

Abstract

In this article, we address protracted, often recurring violent conflict, arguing that the failure to solve entrenched conflicts and build sustainable peace is due in part to the absence of women from peace-building processes. To change this negative status quo, we put forward three essential instruments: gender mainstreaming to make gender relations the foundation of any analysis and decision making, the three-pillar framework of conflict mapping, and the New European Peace and Security System model of conflict intervention. When these tools are employed together, they can establish conceptual and operational coherence and positive systemic change by empowering women to work with men as equal partners to build and maintain sustainable peace in fragile, postconflict environments.

Keywords: Gender, Peace Building

Suggested Citation

Sandole, Dennis and Staroste, Ingrid, Making the Case for Systematic, Gender-Based Analysis in Sustainable Peace Building (October 30, 2015). Conflict Resolution Quarterly, 33: 119–147, 2015, doi: 10.1002/crq.21147, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2719305

Dennis Sandole (Contact Author)

George Mason University ( email )

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Ingrid Staroste

George Mason University ( email )

4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
United States

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