Bridging the gap
Gender mainstreaming and counterterrorism in multilateral institutions
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12918581 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Clara Ribeiro Assumpção (0009-0001-2961-8600, Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute, corresponding author), Jacqui True (0000-0002-5412-8929, Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute), Asher Flynn (0000-0002-6147-8273, Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 1-32 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Critical Studies on Terrorism (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1753-9161 • E-ISSN: 1753-9153 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17539153.2026.2645407 |
| OpenAlex | W7138917771 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 52 |
Multilateral institutions committed to the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda have adopted a range of different approaches to integrating gender in counterterrorism and prevention and countering of violent extremism (CT/PCVE) policies. Why and how have their approaches varied so widely? We employ feminist-informed critical frame analysis to explore gender in CT/PCVE multilateral policies across eight institutions. The study uncovers multiple, often contradictory, framings of gender within and across these institutions. Policies primarily concerned with security, frame gender relations as synonymous with the inclusion of women, and a useful resource for enhancing the effectiveness of interventions. Conversely, policies explicitly focused on gender equality, exhibit a binary approach. Both types of policy overlook gender diversity and intersectional factors, such as ethnicity, class and sexuality. Our analysis substantiates the failure to advance evidence-based CT/PCVE policymaking, underscoring the need for a more holistic engagement with gender mainstreaming.
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |