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UNESCO

A Gendered Institutional History

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UNESCO

A Gendered Institutional History

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Tracing the evolution of a major international organization's initiatives on women's rights from its founding years to the present, this book explores how early programs linked women's participation to peace, education, and development, and how feminist staff sustained advocacy during periods of financial strain and political controversy. Drawing on archival research and interviews, the narrative highlights key actors and examines the organization's adaptation to neoliberal reforms, global rivalries, and crises. It also explores the significance of female leadership in an era marked by wars and budgetary constraints, showing how gender equality programming persisted despite formidable challenges.

By situating these developments within broader debates on global governance and feminist theory, the book offers a compelling account of institutional resilience and the diffusion of norms in a changing world polity.

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Table of Contents

List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
Preface and Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Overview
Chapter 2 – Theory Matters: IGOs, the World-System, and Women
Chapter 3 – Women Matter: UNESCO Policies and Programs 1950-1987
Chapter 4 – Contention, Crisis, Restructuring
Chapter 5 – UNESCO's Women and a Culture of Peace Program
Chapter 6 – Women's Leadership in a Chaotic World Order
Chapter 7 – Conclusions
References
Index

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Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published May 27 2027
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Pages 255
ISBN 9798881807672
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Valentine M. Moghadam

Valentine M. Moghadam is Professor of Sociology an…

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