Document Type : Research Paper

Author

• Majid Rouhi

Department of Political Science, Ra.C.,Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran

Abstract

In recent years, the corpus of foreign policy tools has expanded to include a novel concept known as "feminist foreign policy" (FFP). The most common interpretation of this approach emphasizes gender equality, the enhancement of women’s representation and agency, and the amplification of marginalized groups within foreign policy decision-making processes. The fundamental aim of this paper is to elucidate the concept of feminist foreign policy and to examine its role in the foreign policies of Western countries, with a particular focus on Iran. The study’s findings indicate that feminist foreign policy seeks to redefine the roles of women and marginalized groups in foreign policy decision-making, pursuing goals such as meaningful transformations in both domestic and international policy, addressing structural power asymmetries, and foregrounding human security. In Iran, especially following the social disturbances of 1401 (according to the Iranian calendar), Western actors have approached civil society, women, and marginalized groups by identifying and analyzing constructed discourses and gender dichotomies. This has led to viewing feminist approaches as a novel and comprehensive strategic pathway intended to effect changes in both internal and external policy. Methodologically, this article adopts a qualitative approach

Keywords

• Iran
• The West
• Feminist Foreign Policy
• Gender Constructions
• Feminist Revolution

Main Subjects

• Political Science