Corruption as a male-biased institution

Elin Bjarnegård

Chapter 29 in Handbook on Gender and Corruption in Democracies, 2024, pp 384-391 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter explores corruption as a male-biased institution, informed by feminist institutionalism and critical studies of men and masculinities. It asserts that gendered opportunity structures are intrinsic to corruption, emphasizing the necessity to scrutinize gender dynamics in corrupt transactions. The chapter highlights the importance of investigating gendered pathways to corruption, revealing masculine bias in access, exercise, maintenance, and reproduction. The focus on formal and informal rules illustrates the institutionalization of male bias, providing nuanced insights beyond individual characteristics. Gender disparities in recognizing corruption, notably in sexual corruption where sex serves as a bribe, are underscored. The chapter contends that traditional corruption definitions, centered on monetary transactions, neglect abuse of power in sexual corruption. Studies on sexual corruption advocate for an expanded definition of bribes, increased emphasis on gendered dynamics, and challenges to stereotypes about women’s involvement. The chapter also emphasizes the significance of maintaining focus on power asymmetries and abuse of entrusted power for understanding corruption dynamics.

Keywords: Law - Academic; Politics and Public Policy Sustainable Development Goals (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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