Feminism in International Politics: A Theoretical Perspective

Abstract

Since the end of the Cold War and the start of a new era of globalisation, new difficulties have arisen in the world of international politics. The Cold War was a time when the US and the Soviet Union were at odds with one another. This had a huge impact on world politics and international relations. While there were territorial conflicts, wars, geo-expansion, and strategic agreements occurring, world politics was also undergoing these changes. The agenda has been changed a little, and there is now more emphasis on some non-state issues, such as human rights, economic cooperation, social and economic issues, sustainable development, terrorism, world peace, hunger, and poverty. Since the feminist approach has changed the way international politics works, this article tries to explain the role of women in international politics, the main idea behind feminism in international feminist ideas, and why feminist theories are important in international politics. The first part of this paper will give a historical background on feminist ideologies that are employed around the world. The second portion of the study gives an overall picture of where women stand in international politics. The last part also talks about the main ideas and words that go along with feminist political theories and gives an analytical and critical look at modern feminist views of international relations.