Module 10. Gender-based Peace Movements

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lesson you should be able to:

  • explain the role of gender in peace movements;
  • describe the ideologies and tactics of several women’s peace movements; and
  • reflect on your own ideas about gender roles in peace activism.

Readings and Resources

  • Hernandez, Viviana M. Breu. “The Mothers of La Plaza de Mayo: A Peace Movement.” Peace & Change 27, no. 3 (July 2002): 385-411. (Course Reserves)
  • Milazzo, Linda. “Code Pink: The 21st Century Mothers of Invention.” Development 48, no. 2 (2005): 100–104. (Course Reserves)

Content

Activities and Assignments