‘The gender-progressive Nordics’

Larsen, Eirinn

doi:10.4324/9781003017134-1

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“…At the time, however, such an approach went against the skeptical view of the state that prevailed within many feminist milieus (both scholarly and activist), where it was customary to analyze the state system as a manifestation of general male domination and thus one of the core problems of patriarchal power. Drawing on historical analysis and contemporary observations, however, Hernes argued that, in time and given the correct socio-democratic conditions, the state could become an ally of the feminist cause (Larsen 2021). The question today, is perhaps whether the NAF could also play that role and whether the implementation of the WPS agenda could become an arena for such an alliance.…”

Section: The Norwegian Contextmentioning

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Women, Peace, and Security Norms as seen by Norwegian Male Officers

Bæk¹,

Skjelsbæk

2023

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This article explores how male officers in the Norwegian Armed Forces (NAF) understand the relevance of the global Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) norms in their conceptualizations of security work. The study is based on in-depth interviews with 13 Norwegian male officers, draws on a discourse theoretical framework, and feeds into scholarly discussions on security, gender, and diversity. The findings indicate that the WPS norms are seen primarily as tools for improving military overseas operations, and further, that gender equality is seen as a ‘natural’ part of Norwegian identity, including the professional identities of military personnel in the NAF. WPS norms are therefore perceived as less relevant at home than abroad. We argue that this is because the attitudes toward gender issues that the officers regard as ‘natural’ interact with other gender roles and cultures in overseas operations, and therefore pertain to distant ‘others’ more than to the ‘self ’.

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Section: The Norwegian Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

Women, Peace, and Security Norms as seen by Norwegian Male Officers

Bæk¹,

Skjelsbæk

2023

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“…Denne artikkelen bygger på intervjuer med skandinaviske diplomater om kvinne-og likestillingsspørsmålets plass i norsk utenrikspolitikk, med et saerlig fokus på den norske kampanjen for et sete i FNs sikkerhetsråd. Videre bygger artikkelen også på egne og andres analyser av likestilling og kvinners rettigheter i norsk og nordisk utenrikspolitikk, med ulike typer offentlige dokumenter og rapporter samt nasjonale nettsider som sentrale kilder (Jezierska & Towns, 2021;Larsen et al, 2021;Olsson et al, 2021;Towns, 2009Towns, , 2010.…”

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Dempet statsfeminist? Nasjonale tradisjoner og globale utviklingstrekk i Søreides periode som utenriksminister

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Larsen²,

Moss³

et al. 2023

Internasjonal Politikk

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Utnevnelsen av Ine Eriksen Søreide i 2017 var et historisk første: Norges første kvinnelige utenriksminister. For merkevaren Norge var dette viktig: Det viste likestilling i praksis, ikke bare som gode intensjoner. I norsk utenrikspolitikk har fredsengasjementet derimot hatt forrang. Det kom også fram under sikkerhetsrådskampanjen i 2018 ledet av Søreide, som ellers i hennes periode som norsk utenriksminister. Faktisk kom høyrepolitikeren i liten grad til å avvike fra en velkjent linje i utenrikspolitikken ved å fremstå som en forsiktig statsfeminist. I tråd med denne linjen er Norge likestillingslandet når det tjener landets omdømme og internasjonale betydning, ellers er Norge fredsnasjonen først og fremst. Abstract in EnglishCautious State Feminist? National Traditions and Global Developments During Søreide’s Term as Minister of Foreign AffairsThe appointment of Ine Eriksen Søreide in 2017 was a historic first: Norway’s first female foreign minister. In terms of nation branding this was a significant change for Norway; it demonstrated gender equality in foreign affairs as a form of practice and not just as good intentions. Traditionally, the Norwegian peace engagement has overridden other priorities for Norwegian foreign policy. This could also be seen in the campaign to win the election for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council in 2018, which was led by Søreide as foreign minister. In fact, the conservative politician did little to deviate from established priorities in foreign policy and appeared as a cautious state feminist. By extension, Norway is a country which prioritizes gender equality when it serves the country’s reputation and international importance, otherwise Norway is first and foremost a peace nation.

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