Gender and Nationalism in Serbia: The impact of political ideology on women's human rights

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• 1. Theoretical Framework
  • 1.1 Politics of Identity
    • 1.1.1 Community
    • 1.1.2 Identity, Nation and Ethnicity
  • 1.2 Gender and Nationalism
• 2. The Situation of Women in the Former Yugoslavia- How Socialist Ideology Affected Women's Rights
  • 2.1 The Political Ideology of Socialism and Women
  • 2.2 Reproductive Rights of Women
  • 2.3 Labour rights
• 3. Nationalist Ideology in Serbia and How it Affected Women's Rights
  • 3.1 The Political Ideology of Nationalism and Women
  • 3.2 Reproductive Rights
    • 3.2.1 Politics and Policies
    • 3.2.2 Enjoyment of Women's Reproductive Rights
  • 3.3 Labour Rights
    • 3.3.1 Politics and Policies
    • 3.3.2 Enjoyment of women's labour rights
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The main objective of the thesis is to analyze the relationship between gender and nation in Serbia, focusing on the impact of identity politics on women's human rights, particularly in the areas of reproduction and labor policies. This examination will aim to determine whether a connection exists between nationalist politics and the implementation of policies that restrict or interfere with women's human rights.

• The connection between gender and nationalism in Serbia, particularly after the dissolution of Yugoslavia.
• The impact of identity politics on women's human rights, with a focus on reproduction and labor rights.
• The influence of socialist and nationalist ideologies on the construction of gender roles and women's rights in Serbia.
• The analysis of specific policies and politics related to women's reproductive and labor rights.
• The historical perspective of the research, examining the evolution of women's rights under different political ideologies.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction sets the stage for the thesis by examining the historical link between gender and nationalism, emphasizing how women have been confined to a reproductive role within nationalist discourse. It highlights the thesis's aim to analyze the relationship between identity politics and women's human rights in Serbia.

Chapter 1 delves into the theoretical framework, exploring the concepts of "politics of identity," "community," "identity," "nation," "ethnicity," and "gender and nationalism." The chapter draws on scholars such as Benedict Anderson, Colin Bell, Anthony D. Smith, Craig Calhoun, and Max Weber to provide a nuanced understanding of these concepts.

Chapter 2 examines the situation of women in former Yugoslavia under socialist rule. It discusses the political ideology of socialism and its impact on women's rights, focusing on reproductive rights and labor rights. This section draws on research by Ulf Brunnenbauer and Mirjana Rasevic to provide insights into the specifics of this period.

Chapter 3 focuses on the impact of nationalist ideology in Serbia on women's human rights. It explores the portrayal of women and men in nationalist discourse and analyzes specific policies related to women's reproductive rights. The chapter also examines the connection between religious and nationalist leaders, and the influence of legislation on the enjoyment of women's rights. The analysis includes data on abortion rates and birth control, drawing on the Alternative Report to the CEDAW Committee and information from the World Health Organization. It concludes by analyzing the impact of nationalist ideology on women's labor rights, examining relevant legislation and data from the United Nations Development Programme.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords of the thesis are: gender, nationalism, identity politics, women's human rights, reproductive rights, labor rights, Serbia, former Yugoslavia, socialism, nationalism, ideology, policies, legislation, ethnocracies, gender roles, and historical analysis.