gendered-geography

This chapter analyzes the persistent gendered geography within global justice movements, particularly focusing on the World Social Forum (WSF). It argues that despite the WSF's theoretical commitment to inclusivity and horizontalist strategies, gender hierarchies and separations remain entrenched due to unresolved debates in radical politics, feminist movements' focus on women even within intersectionality, and the NGOization of politics under neoliberal globalization. The chapter highlights feminist efforts to address marginalization within the WSF, including attempts at inter-movement dialogues and alternative feminist spaces, which ultimately faced challenges and discontinuation.

This chapter explores the complexities and challenges of contemporary transnational social movements, focusing on how diversity—across gender, religion, and geography—shapes organizing efforts against global inequalities and capitalism. It highlights the persistent marginalization of feminist critiques within global justice activism, the overlooked role of religiously motivated progressive actors, and the evolving dynamics of women's organizing, especially the growing prominence of Southern women's networks. The chapter underscores the tensions between inclusion and hierarchy within movements that span national borders and diverse identities.