swisspeace course: Masculinities, Marginalization, Militarism (virtual course, 6 half-days)

Continuing education course

From academia to practical programming, gender has often been equated with “biological sex” and has been used as a synonym for women. This undermines the real analytical and emancipatory potential of gender analysis. This course provides a counterweight to this tendency, highlighting the role of masculinities in conflict and peacebuilding.

To counter common misconceptions about gender, the course will start with an introduction to its theoretical aspects, particularly the idea of multiple masculinities. It will then focus on three specific areas where the connections between masculinities, marginalization, and militarism can be observed, including concrete approaches to transform harmful masculinities and their impact. First, it will discuss the particular impact of conflict on LGBTQI+ individuals and communities and explore examples in policy-making and practical programming that alleviate this impact. In a second step, it will critically examine the connection between masculine ideal-types and violence in fragile settings, with a particular focus on how to diagnose vulnerabilities and strengthen resistance to engaging in violence. From there, it will move to understand how sexual violence is used against men in conflict and look into countering measures in policy and practice and the challenges associated with them. Finally, through several case studies, the course will provide concrete guidance on integrating a transformative approach to masculinities in practical analysis and programming. Throughout the course, participants will reflect on how these concepts and mechanisms relate to their own contexts.

For further information, please contact the course administrator Magdalena Boucaud

Application Deadline: 31 March 2022.

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