Gender, Power, and Non-Governance

Discover the intricate dynamics of gender and governance in Gender, Power, and Non-Governance by Andria D. Timmer, published by Berghahn Books in 2022. This thought-provoking hardback, spanning 298 pages, delves into the gendered dimensions of governance through the lens of Sherry Ortner’s analogy of Female/Nature and Male/Culture. Timmer critically examines the complex relationship between NGOs and the state, revealing how gender and governance intertwine to create flexible, relational, and contingent systems of power. This essential read invites scholars and enthusiasts alike to rethink the structures of power and the implications of gender in political contexts. Explore the transformative ideas presented in this compelling volume that challenges conventional understandings of governance.