Feminist Activism and the Politics of Crisis

Gender sensitive analysis and policymaking must be a priority says Dr Maria-Adriana Deiana, Dr Jamie Hagen and Danielle Roberts from Here NI.

A research project carried out by the authors as part of the Centre for Gender in Politics sought to investigate the impact of the crisis engendered by the Covid-19 pandemic on feminist activism and gender equality more broadly.

Drawing on the experiences and knowledge of feminist and LGBTQ+ activists in Northern Ireland through focus groups, we detail the exacerbation of inequalities and ongoing challenges to the realisation of meaningful rights, inclusion and gender justice.

We also trace the strategies developed by organisers to sustain collective activism in the complex political and economic environment in Northern Ireland.

We join feminist and LGBTQ+ activists in Northern Ireland and globally in demanding that gender-sensitive analysis and policymaking must be a priority as we plan for recovery, rebuilding, and transformation post-Covid and beyond.

You can read the policy brief by clicking here. 

 

Authors: 

Dr Maria-Adriana Deiana and Dr Jamie Hagen are Co-Directors of the Centre for Gender in Politics and Lecturers in the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics.  Danielle Roberts is a doctoral candidate at Ulster University and policy officer at Here NI.