Strategies for promoting gender equality in Rwanda
How do the actors describe their work
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9974932 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Uwihangana Consolée (0009-0007-0368-0856, University of Gothenburg, corresponding author), Mikaela Starke (0000-0002-5593-0884, University of Gothenburg) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-10 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0020-8728 • E-ISSN: 1461-7234 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00208728251398460 |
| OpenAlex | W4417216573 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 33 |
This article aimed at exploring measures and strategies used in promoting gender equality in Rwanda. Thirty-eight actors from government, non-government and community-based organisations were interviewed. Using Bacchi’s ‘ What is the Problem Represented to be ?’ (WPR) framework, the analysis reveals that these actors frame the core problem of gender inequality differently: as gender-based violence, women’s historical disempowerment, misunderstanding of gender equality and neglect of cultural norms. The study concludes that effective gender policy requires context-specific and culturally sensitive strategies, rather than a ‘one-size-fits-all approach’. It emphasises the critical role social work could play in developing sustainable solutions aligning with local realities and values
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |