A critique of the realist theory in international relations: Feminism and 9/11

Date of Publication

2005

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies Major in European Studies

Subject Categories

International and Area Studies

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

International Studies

Defense Panel Member

Anastacio Marasigan

Abstract/Summary

From the past until the present, major IR events were predominantly explained and analyzed through the realist theory and the September 11 (9/11) incident is no exception. Realism made, once again, comprehensible that the states played a major role during the terrorist attacks and the “War Against Terror.” While this is true to some extent, realism cannot give us a holistic view of IR events since it is patriarchal and gender biased. This paper tries to explain the 9/11 event through another perspective aside from the mainstream view by using the liberal feminism lens and further expounds how liberal feminism can be a viable alternative to “malestream” realism.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTU014065

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in.

Keywords

September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001; Terrorism-- United States; Feminist theory; International relations

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