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Transforming gender relations - the inherent shortcomings of DDR programs: A qualitative study exploring the contexts of female ex-combatants and DDR programs in Nepal and Sri Lanka

Riis, Nora LU (2021) FKVK02 20211
Department of Political Science
Abstract
This thesis focuses on Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) processes and its theorized potential to transform gender relations. Increased scholarly attention has been paid to female combatants in non-state armed groups, as they have been frequently visible on frontlines of wars. Because of the contrasting gender roles within many groups with a prevalence of female ex-combatants, feminist scholars on post-conflict reconstruction has recognized an opportunity in which DDR programs can sustain positive gender relations and its translation to the broader society. This qualitative small-n study of Nepal and Sri Lanka focuses on understanding and exploring DDR and its linkages with transforming gender relations. Drawing on... (More)
This thesis focuses on Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) processes and its theorized potential to transform gender relations. Increased scholarly attention has been paid to female combatants in non-state armed groups, as they have been frequently visible on frontlines of wars. Because of the contrasting gender roles within many groups with a prevalence of female ex-combatants, feminist scholars on post-conflict reconstruction has recognized an opportunity in which DDR programs can sustain positive gender relations and its translation to the broader society. This qualitative small-n study of Nepal and Sri Lanka focuses on understanding and exploring DDR and its linkages with transforming gender relations. Drawing on feminist theory and previous research on gender and post-conflict reconstruction, it maps the development of gender relations and analyzes the quality of the DDR programs and experiences of female ex-combatants. The DDR program in Nepal was UN-led, while the DDR program in Sri Lanka was government-led. The findings of the research show that both of the programs failed to implement crucial aspects for sustaining and upbringing positive gender transformation. The author calls for scholarship to elaborate research on establishing its links with DDR in accordance with the Women, Peace and Security agenda. (Less)
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author
Riis, Nora LU
supervisor
organization
course
FKVK02 20211
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
female ex-combatants, DDR, gender, gender relations, UNSCR 1325, Nepal, Sri Lanka
language
English
id
9046933
date added to LUP
2021-07-06 10:54:02
date last changed
2021-07-06 10:54:02
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  abstract     = {{This thesis focuses on Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) processes and its theorized potential to transform gender relations. Increased scholarly attention has been paid to female combatants in non-state armed groups, as they have been frequently visible on frontlines of wars. Because of the contrasting gender roles within many groups with a prevalence of female ex-combatants, feminist scholars on post-conflict reconstruction has recognized an opportunity in which DDR programs can sustain positive gender relations and its translation to the broader society. This qualitative small-n study of Nepal and Sri Lanka focuses on understanding and exploring DDR and its linkages with transforming gender relations. Drawing on feminist theory and previous research on gender and post-conflict reconstruction, it maps the development of gender relations and analyzes the quality of the DDR programs and experiences of female ex-combatants. The DDR program in Nepal was UN-led, while the DDR program in Sri Lanka was government-led. The findings of the research show that both of the programs failed to implement crucial aspects for sustaining and upbringing positive gender transformation. The author calls for scholarship to elaborate research on establishing its links with DDR in accordance with the Women, Peace and Security agenda.}},
  author       = {{Riis, Nora}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Transforming gender relations - the inherent shortcomings of DDR programs: A qualitative study exploring the contexts of female ex-combatants and DDR programs in Nepal and Sri Lanka}},
  year         = {{2021}},
}