Theories of Difference:

Lots to sort through as we look at theories that seek to explain gender and sex differences --  what differences are there, why do they exist and what do they mean for the way we organize and live our lives!

As you read these theories pay attention to both the explanations offered and the assumptions that may be less explicitly stated.

Conflict and Gender

Hatty argues that our definitions of violence are political -- why does she say this? What does it mean in terms of how gender informs our understanding of conflict?

What are the ways in which gender should inform our analysis of conflict?