J Ann Tickner Points out that all the women have played key role in global politics, they are still on the periphery of power and this has been evident not only in the level of state but also in international system level
Women are perceived only as complimentary to men both in their status and in their perception of the world
Conventional security studies have generally looked at conflict from a top down or structural perspective, feminists have generally taken a bottom-up approach that is analyzing the impact of war at micro-level.
Feminists have been particularly concerned with what goes on during wars, especially the impact of war on women and civilians more generally
They have challenged the myth that wars are fought to protect women, children and others who are stereo-typically viewed as “vulnerable”
Feminists have brought issue such as war time rape and military prostitution onto the security agenda.
Inspired by radical feminists, they argue that “personal is international “ which means the problems that women face must be discussed at global fora and solutions be found out.
They have questioned the role of state as a security provider, suggesting that in many of today’s wars states may actually be threatening to their own populations
Feminist FP looks at women not just as victims but as agents of change
Cynthia Enloe- bananas, beaches and bases.
Say role of women in IR is limited to being Wives of diplomats, organizing state dinners, workers in banana plantations, sex workers, etc
J Ann Tickner-
work- gender in intl relations.
A Critic of Morgenthau.
Rather than state security human security is more important
National interest is a multi dimensional concept
Power is not just a coercion but also constructive dimension ie empowerment
If we ignore ethics humanity cannot survive
Separation from ethics and politics gives excuse to politicians from taking-moral responsibilities of their action
Saying international politics is autonomous of ethics is taking very narrow view of international politics
