Explanatory theory holds that the world is external to and unaffected by theories, while constitutive theory posits that the world is intrinsic to and affected by theories about it.
Feminist International Relations theories are constitutive and interdisciplinary, prioritizing the study of women and engaging in significant debates over the meaning of gender.
'Throwing like a girl' illustrates how social expectations and access to opportunities shape perceptions of gender abilities, rather than biological differences.
Feminists struggled to incorporate the experiences of lesbian/bisexual women and women of color into their analyses and movements for liberation.
Liberal feminist theorists argue that gender inequality is a major barrier to human development and leads to greater incidences of war and violence.
Critical feminist theories question the neutrality of methods used in liberal feminism and emphasize the broader social, economic, and political relationships that structure power.
Postcolonial feminism emphasizes the intersection of local gendered contexts with larger transnational political and economic structures, highlighting the effects of colonialism.
Feminism is fundamentally rooted in an analysis of the global subordination of women and is dedicated to its elimination, promoting equality and justice for all women.
The UN Decade for Women marked a pivotal moment for legitimizing research and action on women's experiences, roles, and status globally.
The end of the Cold War and the emergence of new theoretical debates reduced the credibility of dominant approaches in International Relations.
Gender performativity suggests that gender is not what we are, but rather what we do, indicating that gender is constructed through repeated actions and societal expectations.
