Study On Feminist Approach On Security Governance: Case Studies on Sweden and India

Sweta Kashyap

Study On Feminist Approach On Security Governance: Case Studies on Sweden and India

Author(s)	Sweta Kashyap
Country	India
Abstract	This research seeks to examine the theoretical foundations of the feminist approach to security and explore the articulation and implementation of feminist norms within modern frameworks of security governance. The emphasis is placed on critically assessing the integration of feminist norms within the Swedish framework of security governance, exploring the Indian engagement with feminist approaches to security, and comparatively assessing the impact of varying political, institutional, and socio-cultural contexts on the implementation of gender-sensitive approaches to security. The nature of the research in this study is qualitative, as it uses interpretations of policy documents, parliamentary debates, strategic plans, international agreements, and literature. In using qualitative research methods, this study is able to examine the normative narratives, power dynamics, and institutional aspects that shape security governance, which cannot be done using numbers alone. The research puts forward three related arguments: first, the feminist approach to security theory challenges the focus of security from the state to individuals and communities by prioritising gender power relations; second, Sweden has a well-established integration of feminist norms through gender mainstreaming and rights-based foreign and security policies; third, India's engagement with feminist approaches to security is driven by its specific context and shaped by constitutional commitments, development priorities, and complex internal and regional security dynamics. The importance of this research is underscored by the many conflicts, the lack of consensus on important issues through a passionate debate in democracy, and the growing discontent with economics and societies that exist today. A gender-sensitive and inclusive concept of governance in security is necessary to achieve long-term peace and a valuable democracy. The relevance of this study is also evident in the context of the current debates on security governance and normative change.
Keywords	Feminist Security Theory, Security Governance, Human Security, Sweden, India
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-03-20

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