Intro to PE / gender Flashcards
what is gendered PE study?
GIPE examines gendered social relations within international political economy.
It analyzes historical, structural, and discursive positioning of men and women.
Key findings often highlight negative outcomes for women within global economic systems.
How does it GPE differ from mainstream and what are some of its main critiques
critiques mainstream economic theory and policy
challenges notion social class is the only form of domination
It emphasizes both productive and reproductive economies
challenges binary distinctions and the subconsciously gendered nature of states, markets, and institutions.
define feminist political economy
literature on a wide spectrum of issues, including the gender bias of social restructuring programs, the gendered nature of macroeconomic policy making, the analysis of globalized and gendered modes of accumulation, governance, and activism in times of crises
builds on feminist challenge of binary bw public/private spheres
what is the relationship between commodities and activism?
analyzes the commodification of feminist-themed goods in Western markets
It raises concerns about the implications of consumerism for feminist political action
It highlights connections between consumerism, global economic processes, and gender dynamics
What are some key themes and issues discussed in the context of gender and political economy?
Hypermasculinity in socio-economic dominance.
Gendered aspects of consumerism and capitalism.
Intersectionality and challenges faced by women in the workforce.
How does the concept of public/private divide relate to gendered political economy, and what are its implications?
The public/private divide is deeply implicated in gendered political economy.
It reflects how capitalism relies on and strengthens this division.
The private reproductive economy is closely linked to the public productive economy, impacting sexual/emotional relations, unpaid labor, and cultural ideologies.
How does neoliberal feminism differ from earlier feminist movements, and what are some criticisms of this approach?
Neoliberal feminism emphasizes individual empowerment over systemic change
It shifts focus from radical redistribution to equal opportunity and diversity
Criticisms include its failure to address structural inequalities and its tendency to prioritize personal empowerment over collective action.
What are some critiques of mainstream economic theories from a feminist perspective?
Feminist economists challenge the rational choice model and highlight biases in mainstream economics.
They critique the undervaluation of unpaid care work and the marginalization of women’s economic contributions.
Feminist economics offers alternative analyses that consider the gendered nature of production, consumption, and accumulation.
How do critical perspectives on markets differ from conventional views, and what do they reveal about gendered inequalities?
Critical perspectives on markets highlight how markets are socially embedded institutions.
They critique the belief that liberalization of trade reduces inequalities and instead reveal how it reshapes gendered inequalities.
These perspectives emphasize the role of the state in maintaining patriarchal relations through law, policy, and discursive practices.
Median gender pay gap
7.7% less for women than for men in April 2023
Biggest gender pay gaps are in…
Construction (23%)
Finance (22%)
Education (20%)
how does capitalism perpetuate gendered dynamics within the public and private spheres
Capitalism reinforces gendered norms and expectations in sexual and emotional relations.
It relies on unpaid labor, particularly in the realm of housework, to sustain the economy.
Capitalist culture and ideology often reinforce traditional gender roles and stereotypes.
What are some examples of unpaid labor in the context of gender analysis?
Housework and caregiving responsibilities disproportionately fall on women.
Emotional labor, such as managing relationships and maintaining social networks, is often unrecognized and unpaid
What are some consequences of the feminization of work?
Women are often relegated to low-paying, precarious jobs with little job security.
The devaluation of feminized work perpetuates gender inequality in the labor market.
