RECONSTRUCTING MASCULINITIES - Gender dynamics after conflict in Aceh, Maluku and Bangsamoro Mindanao

The analysis seeks to understand how with research on gender equality in conflict-affected the dominance of masculine elites in decision-making contexts and the localization of the WPS agenda, and it affects inequitable distribution of political power and critiques the absence of masculinities and decolonial economic opportunities between men and women. [...] 7 These critical lenses are necessary in post-colonial contexts, such as the Philippines and Specifically, the research aims to understand: Indonesia, with their specific challenges of gender and racial hierarchies.8 • the relationship between the perceptions of women and men on the gender division of work at home and The research is grounded in critical reflection by Global in public, and the act. [...] The everyday experiences of gender equality, peace and findings aim to strengthen WPS discourse and inform security of diverse groups of women and men, and gender-transformative peacebuilding practices to better respond to the complex problems of gendered violence and unequal power. [...] This has strengthened the pre-conflict requires understanding and taking into account the domination of decision-making and resource allocation experiences, needs and interests of diverse groups of by elites in the private sector and government women and men. [...] The ‘just played a pivotal role in securing legal advancements add women and stir’ approach – using quotas and for women and gender equality through the peace reserved seats to assign leadership positions to women agreement and lent legitimacy to the peace process.162 and other marginalized groups – has been used for local government in Aceh and Maluku.