Gender, institutions and power: A critical review

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Abstract

Both feminist and mainstream political science has taken an institutional 'turn', opening up possibilities for interchange between the two fields. This article explores the potential for theoretical synthesis between feminist gender analysis and new institutional theory, focusing particularly on issues of power. After providing a brief overview of approaches to power in the institutionalist and feminist literature, it outlines some initial possibilities for dialogue between the two fields. The article concludes by considering some potential insights that a gendered approach to institutions and power would offer to new institutionalism, establishing a preliminary foundation for a wider 'feminist institutionalist' research agenda.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)91-100
Number of pages10
JournalPolitics
Volume27
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2007

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