Gender Flashcards
1
Q
CEDAW
A
- Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
- 1979, 187 parties: no U.S.
- eliminate discrimination in all areas of economic, social and cultural life
2
Q
Criticisms of CEDAW
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- Infringes on Local/Personal Law
- Reservations
- Monitoring & Enforcement
- No provisions for violence against women
3
Q
Declaration on the elimination of violence against women
A
- 1994: supports CEDAW
- Sexual violence, domestic violence, honour killings
- Refers to economic harm and armed conflict
- KEY: women as targets in war
4
Q
Why are women’s rights critical?
A
• Politics and Resource Allocation
o Politics is who gets what, when and how
• Decision-Making
o Political participation = decision making power
o Defines society and norms
• Development
o Women = 50% of resources potentially going untapped
5
Q
Issues related to gender
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- Right to life women vs. foetus
- Boy preference
- Honour violence
- Sexual violence during war
6
Q
2 doctrines of equality
A
legal- non discrimination
fairness- compensation
7
Q
why so difficult
A
lack of political will
