Gender Analysis
Gender is a tool to understand structural power relations with deep symbolic significance and institutionalized forms of categorizing individuals. A gender analysis uses this theory to understand the relationships among men, women, boys, girls, and people of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) and how their access to resources, their activities, and the constraints they face are predicated on their gender. New Lines’ Gender Analysis workstream seeks to apply a gender and intersectional lens to assess issues of foreign policy and national security, providing policymakers with a richer and more nuanced understanding of current affairs.
Beyond the Binary
Gender analysis examines more than women’s issues. It illuminates how masculinities shape defense, how rigid gender norms can fuel extremism, and how people of diverse SOGIESC face targeted violence in conflict. By examining the full spectrum of gender dynamics, this workstream uncovers drivers of insecurity that traditional frameworks miss.
A Lens for Policy
Foreign policy decisions carry gendered consequences, whether policymakers recognize them or not. Sanctions regimes, security assistance, and peace negotiations all affect men, women, and gender-diverse populations differently. This workstream equips policymakers with the tools to anticipate these impacts and design more effective interventions.
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Gender as an Analytical Tool for Foreign Policy
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Workstream Team
Kallie Mitchell
Guest Contributor
Emily Prey
Director, International Law and Gender Policy
Amari Jones
Associate Analyst