Gender as a variable in international relations research

Andrea den Boer

Chapter 3 in Handbook on Gender in World Politics, 2026, pp 12-18 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter examines the ‘gender as a variable’ approach in International Relations (IR) research, advocating for its utility in measuring and explaining global phenomena. This method employs gender-disaggregated data in quantitative and comparative analyses to identify patterns, test hypotheses, and reveal the scale of gendered issues. By operationalizing concepts like women's rights or security, scholars can assess the effectiveness of international treaties like CEDAW or investigate the relationship between gender equality and state conflict.

Keywords: Variable; Utility; Gender Equality; Testing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781803923765
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