Gender in security studies

Okay kiddo, so gender in security studies is all about how boys and girls, men and women, and anyone else who identifies as a certain gender may be affected by events related to war, conflict, and security.

Let's pretend that you are a girl who lives in a country where there is a war going on. You may not be able to go to school or play outside because it is not safe. You may also be at risk of violence, such as being kidnapped or hurt, because of the war.

Gender in security studies helps us understand how being a girl in this situation is different from being a boy. For example, maybe girls are more likely to be targeted for violence or be denied access to important resources like food and water. This is because of gender roles and stereotypes that exist in society.

One of the goals of gender in security studies is to make sure that everyone's experiences are considered when making decisions about how to handle security threats. This means that people who are working to keep people safe from violence, like soldiers or police officers, need to think about how their actions may impact different groups of people based on their gender.

It's kind of like how when we play a game, we need to make sure that everyone has a fair chance to play and have fun. In the same way, we need to make sure that everyone is safe and has what they need to live a good life, no matter what gender they are.