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Women's Networks as Catalysts for Change: Exploring the Impact of Right-wing Politics on FAO’s Work toward Gender Equality and Avenues for Women’s Empowerment in Guatemala

Mazzà, Bianca LU (2024) MIDM19 20241
Department of Human Geography
LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management
Abstract
This thesis critically explores gender equality in international development, focusing on Guatemala amidst resurgent right-wing politics, volatile commitment, and gender backlash. It investigates how institutions like the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) navigate gender mainstreaming in a country with fluctuating dedication to gender equality. Through mixed methods, including thematic analysis of FAO documents and interviews, it addresses pressing questions: How does right-wing influence affect FAO's gender role? What narratives guide FAO's strategy and its local application? How can social capital theory enhance gender-responsive policies? It sheds light on challenges and opportunities in international development amidst political... (More)
This thesis critically explores gender equality in international development, focusing on Guatemala amidst resurgent right-wing politics, volatile commitment, and gender backlash. It investigates how institutions like the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) navigate gender mainstreaming in a country with fluctuating dedication to gender equality. Through mixed methods, including thematic analysis of FAO documents and interviews, it addresses pressing questions: How does right-wing influence affect FAO's gender role? What narratives guide FAO's strategy and its local application? How can social capital theory enhance gender-responsive policies? It sheds light on challenges and opportunities in international development amidst political volatility and gender inequality, advocating for a holistic approach to empowerment strategies. Additionally, the emergence of complementary yet divergent narratives on empowerment—highlighting social versus economic dimensions—underscores the complexity of gender mainstreaming efforts and emphasizes the need for comprehensive empowerment strategies. (Less)
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Mazzà, Bianca LU
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MIDM19 20241
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H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
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English
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9159575
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  abstract     = {{This thesis critically explores gender equality in international development, focusing on Guatemala amidst resurgent right-wing politics, volatile commitment, and gender backlash. It investigates how institutions like the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) navigate gender mainstreaming in a country with fluctuating dedication to gender equality. Through mixed methods, including thematic analysis of FAO documents and interviews, it addresses pressing questions: How does right-wing influence affect FAO's gender role? What narratives guide FAO's strategy and its local application? How can social capital theory enhance gender-responsive policies? It sheds light on challenges and opportunities in international development amidst political volatility and gender inequality, advocating for a holistic approach to empowerment strategies. Additionally, the emergence of complementary yet divergent narratives on empowerment—highlighting social versus economic dimensions—underscores the complexity of gender mainstreaming efforts and emphasizes the need for comprehensive empowerment strategies.}},
  author       = {{Mazzà, Bianca}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Women's Networks as Catalysts for Change: Exploring the Impact of Right-wing Politics on FAO’s Work toward Gender Equality and Avenues for Women’s Empowerment in Guatemala}},
  year         = {{2024}},
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