Feminist Perspective

FEMINIST
PERSPECTIVE
Table of contents
01 02 03
Introduction Feminist Theory Kinds Feminist
Theory
04 05 06
Women in Women and Gender and
Development Development Development
What is Feminist
Perspective?
Feminism is fundamentally rooted in the pursuit of
equality and justice for women. While it originated as a
response to Western traditions that limited women's
rights, feminism has grown into a global movement with
diverse manifestations. Its core principles of advocating
for social, economic, and political equality have found
resonance in different cultures and societies, driving the
ongoing fight against gender-based discrimination and
the push for a more equitable world for all genders.
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Introduction
Introduction
Origins Variation and

Adaptation
Feminism's roots can be traced back to
historical struggles against the restrictive Feminism is not a monolithic movement; it
practices and norms that have traditionally encompasses a wide range of perspectives,
limited women's roles and rights. . theories, and strategies. Different waves of
feminism have emerged over time, each
addressing specific aspects of gender
inequality and evolving to suit the changing
socio-political landscape.
"How can we change and improve the
social world to make it a more just place
for all people?"
Feminist theory is not solely concerned with

women; it represents a revolutionary shift in
our understanding of the world.
Kinds of Feminist Theory
Liberal Feminism Radical Feminism

Believe in achieving gender Believe patriarchy is the root cause of
equality through political and gender inequality and seek to
restructure society to eliminate male
legal reform, focusing on equal
dominance and gender roles.
pay , reproductive rights and
discrimination. Intersectional
Marxist Feminism Feminism
Inequality on gender is based on Believe that gender inequality is
division of labor. interconnected with other social
categorization like race , class
and sexuality.
Women in
Development
Women and Gender and

Development Development
Women in Development
•Perspective emerged as a response to the recognition of

gender disparities and the need to address the systematic
exclusion of women from development processes.
•WID the roles of women in the development of nation or

country particularly it is focused on the contribution of
women in the process of progress and development of
country.
Principles and Objectives
Recognition of Women Roles Inclusive Development
WID recognizes that women play The concept aims to ensure
multifaceted and often that development efforts are
underestimated roles in various inclusive, addressing the
sectors of society, including specific needs, challenges,
agriculture, healthcare, education, and priorities of women.
and informal economies.
Empowerment through WID recognizes that women have
historically been marginalized, facing
Participation unequal access to resources,
opportunities, and decision-making
power.
WID seeks to empower women by
providing them with opportunities to
participate actively in decision-making,
resource allocation, and policy Gender Inequality
formulation processes.
Awareness
Economic Participation
WID emphasizes the significance of women's
economic participation and their contributions
to development, including unpaid care work,
subsistence agriculture, and informal labor.
Critical Examination
It calls for a critical examination of development
policies and projects to ensure they do not
perpetuate or exacerbate gender inequalities.
Integration of Women
WID advocates for the integration
of women's needs, priorities, and
perspectives into development
planning, implementation, and
evaluation.
Women and Development
Perspective represents a critical shift in
understanding the complex relationship
between gender, development, and
social transformation. Unlike earlier
approaches that primarily focused on
integrating women into existing
development structures, WAD seeks to
address the underlying power dynamics
and structural inequalities that
perpetuate gender disparities.
Principles and Structural Analysis
Objectives WAD calls for a structural analysis of
development processes, highlighting
how unequal power relations and
socio-economic systems contribute to
gender-based inequities.
Challenging Patriarchy Transformative Change

The perspective seeks to challenge patriarchal WAD aims to bring about transformative
norms and structures that limit women's change by questioning and reshaping
access to resources, opportunities, and existing social, economic, and political
decision-making. systems to ensure gender equality and
justice.
Gender and
Development
● The Magna Carta of Women (Republic Act No.
9710) defines Gender and Development Program
(GAD) as a comprehensive approach that
encompasses a range of principles and strategies
to promote gender equality and women's
empowerment within the realm of development. It
emphasizes a participatory, empowering,
equitable, sustainable, and rights-based approach
to development, ensuring that women's rights and
perspectives are fully integrated into all aspects of
policies, programs, and projects.
COMPONENTS
Participatory and Empowerment Equitable and Sustainable

GAD emphasizes the active involvement GAD seeks to achieve equality between
and meaningful participation of women and women and men, recognizing that gender
men in the development process. It aims to disparities are unjust and hinder overall
empower individuals and communities by development. It promotes sustainable
ensuring that they have a voice in decision- development that benefits both genders
making and that their needs and aspirations and ensures that the gains achieved are
are considered in all development initiatives. lasting and inclusive.
Free from Violence and Respectful of
Human Rights
GAD is committed to creating an
environment where women and men
can live free from violence and
discrimination. It upholds human
rights principles and ensures that
everyone's rights are respected and
protected.
Supportive of Self-Determination and
Actualization of Human Potentials
GAD recognizes that each individual
has the right to self-determination
and the ability to reach their full
potential. It aims to create
opportunities for women and men to
realize their aspirations and
contribute to society to the best of
their abilities.
Gender Mainstreaming
Gender mainstreaming is a central
strategy of GAD. It involves integrating a
gender perspective into all stages of
policy and program development, from
design to implementation, monitoring, and
evaluation. It ensures that both women's
and men's concerns and experiences are
taken into account in all spheres of
society, including social, political, civil, and
economic domains.
Assessing Implications for Women and Men
GAD requires assessing the potential
impact of any planned action, such as
legislation, policies, or programs, on
women and men. This ensures that
gender inequalities are identified and
addressed, and that the outcomes of
these actions are equitable.
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FEMINIST

Origins Variation and

Feminist theory is not solely concerned with

Liberal Feminism Radical Feminism

Women and Gender and

•Perspective emerged as a response to the recognition of

•WID the roles of women in the development of nation or

Challenging Patriarchy Transformative Change

Participatory and Empowerment Equitable and Sustainable

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