1 Chapter Eight Outline The Gendered World I. Introduction Although globalization is often discussed as a neutral, ungendered concept, the reality is that globalization often affects men and women in very different ways. This chapter begins by defining its terms, revisiting the term “globalization” and then exploring how the term “gender” is used in academic discourses. The chapter then moves to a discussion of the connections between gender, poverty, and development, exploring gendered manifestations of poverty and the ways that gendered assumptions impact development projects. Next, the chapter looks at some of the gendered labor and migration issues that have emerged in our globalized world. This is followed by a discussion of human security and human rights issues that are particularly pressing for women, including an overview of some of the UN’s efforts to integrate gender analysis and gender equality into its mission and programs. Finally, the chapter concludes with a discussion of education and health issues that affect women, their families, and the communities in which they reside. II. Defining Our Terms: Sex, Gender, and Globalization III. Gender, Poverty, and Development A. Poverty B. Development C. 1. Economic Models Underlying Development: Two Competing Theories 2. Development Failures and Emerging Gendered Approaches United Nations IV. In Focus: Microcredit V. Labor and Migration VI. Human Security and Human Rights A. What is Human Security? B. Human Trafficking C. Human Rights 1. Sexual Violence 2. Prostitution 3. Armed Conflict 2 D. VII. UN Human Rights Efforts Education and Health A. Education and Training B. Health VIII. Conclusion