From ‘gender equality and ‘women’s empowerment’ to global justice: reclaiming a transformative agenda for gender and development

摘要: The language of ‘gender equality’ and ‘women’s empowerment’ was mobilised by feminists in the 1980s 1990s as a way getting women’s rights onto international development agenda. Their efforts can be declared resounding success. industry has fully embraced these terms. From NGOs to donor governments multilateral agencies gender equality empowerment is pervasive presence takes pride place among their major priorities. And yet, this article argues, fact that terms have been eviscerated conceptual political bite compromises use primary frame through which demand justice. Critically examining trajectories development, suggests if promise post-2015 agenda deliver on justice, new frames are needed, connect with contribute broader movement for global