CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2024
| Author | Bothra, Palak |
|---|---|
| Title | Indigenous Women, Peace And Security: A Study Of Agency And Global Norms In Local Peace Initiatives |
| Summary | This thesis investigates the agency of indigenous women in local peacebuilding contexts of Northeast India by exploring their engagement with the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda. The central research question guiding this study is: How do global peace norms like the WPS agenda inform the ability of indigenous women to exercise agency in localizing and building peace? Using the theoretical framework of strategic essentialism, the study analyzes five peace congregations organized by indigenous women's groups between 2015 and 2024. Through thematic analysis of newspaper articles and archival documents from these organizations' websites, the research identifies key themes and patterns that align the activities and outcomes of these congregations with the WPS agenda. The findings reveal that indigenous women strategically mobilize their identities and cultural heritage to address local conflicts, enhance community resilience, and secure support from both local and global women’s organizations. This strategic use of identity amplifies their agency and integrates global peace norms into local practices, fostering a more inclusive and sustainable peace process. By illuminating the voices and experiences of indigenous women in localizing global peace norms like the WPS agenda, this research contributes to the broader understanding of the intersection between global peace norms and grassroots activism. |
| Supervisor | Strausz, Erzsebet |
| Department | International Relations MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2024/bothra_palak.pdf |
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