Gender and Small Arms, Moving into the Mainstream

This research paper by Emily Schroeder and Lauren Newhouse examines the use of gender language within United Nations (UN) forums concerning small arms and light weapons (SALW), analyzing documents and meetings from 2001 to 2003.

• The authors determine that United Nations debates regarding small arms and light weapons (SALW) fail to address gender in a manner that accounts for the distinct political, economic, and social impacts these weapons have on women and men.
• The development of norms regarding gender and SALW at the UN is characterized by cycles and a protracted process of building consensus.
• The authors recommend bridging the gap between SALW policymakers and gender experts through coordinated messaging and targeted educational activities, such as workshops and seminars, prior to UN meetings.

APA

Schroeder, E., & Newhouse, L. (n.d.). Gender and Small Arms, Moving into the Mainstream. Institute for Security Studies. https://issafrica.org/research/monographs/monograph-104-gender-and-small-arms-moving-into-the-mainstream-emily-schroeder-and-lauren-newhouse

Chicago

Schroeder, Emily, and Lauren Newhouse. Gender and Small Arms, Moving into the Mainstream. Institute for Security Studies, n.d. https://issafrica.org/research/monographs/monograph-104-gender-and-small-arms-moving-into-the-mainstream-emily-schroeder-and-lauren-newhouse.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{schroederndgender, author = {Schroeder, Emily and Newhouse, Lauren}, title = {{Gender and Small Arms, Moving into the Mainstream}}, institution = {Institute for Security Studies}, url = {https://issafrica.org/research/monographs/monograph-104-gender-and-small-arms-moving-into-the-mainstream-emily-schroeder-and-lauren-newhouse}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }