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Gender and Development (DVA4805)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Gender and Development
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Postcolonialism and feminism as critical discourses have enriched the gender
and development debate. Offer support for this statement by describing how
these two theories offer critiques of the concept of development and of
women’s roles in development.
Postcolonialism and feminism, as critical discourses, have profoundly enriched the gender and
development (GAD) debate by offering incisive critiques of the concept of development itself
and of the historically marginalized roles of women within development initiatives.
Postcolonial Critiques of the Concept of Development:
Postcolonial theory challenges the very foundation of "development" as a universal, linear, and
Western-centric project. It argues that:
Development is a continuation of colonialism: Postcolonial scholars assert that
"development" often serves as a new form of imperial control, perpetuating power
imbalances between the Global North and South. It imposes Western models of progress,
rationality, and economic organization, effectively extending the colonial project of
"civilizing" the "primitive" world.
Eurocentrism and the denial of indigenous knowledge: Traditional development
discourse assumes Western knowledge systems are superior and universally applicable,
leading to the devaluation and suppression of indigenous knowledge, practices, and forms
of organization. This ignores the unique historical, cultural, and political contexts of
diverse societies.
The "Third World" as a construct: Postcolonialism highlights how the concept of the
"Third World" or "developing world" is a discursive creation that reinforces a
DVA4805 Assignment
2 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025 -
DUE 11 June 2025
NO PLAGIARISM
[Pick the date]
[Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of
the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of
the contents of the document.]
, Exam (elaborations)
DVA4805 Assignment 2 (DETAILED
ANSWERS) 2025 - DISTINCTION
GUARANTEED
Course
Gender and Development (DVA4805)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Gender and Development
DVA4805 Assignment 2 (DETAILED ANSWERS) 2025 - DISTINCTION
GUARANTEED - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED
Answers, guidelines, workings and references ,.
Postcolonialism and feminism as critical discourses have enriched the gender
and development debate. Offer support for this statement by describing how
these two theories offer critiques of the concept of development and of
women’s roles in development.
Postcolonialism and feminism, as critical discourses, have profoundly enriched the gender and
development (GAD) debate by offering incisive critiques of the concept of development itself
and of the historically marginalized roles of women within development initiatives.
Postcolonial Critiques of the Concept of Development:
Postcolonial theory challenges the very foundation of "development" as a universal, linear, and
Western-centric project. It argues that:
Development is a continuation of colonialism: Postcolonial scholars assert that
"development" often serves as a new form of imperial control, perpetuating power
imbalances between the Global North and South. It imposes Western models of progress,
rationality, and economic organization, effectively extending the colonial project of
"civilizing" the "primitive" world.
Eurocentrism and the denial of indigenous knowledge: Traditional development
discourse assumes Western knowledge systems are superior and universally applicable,
leading to the devaluation and suppression of indigenous knowledge, practices, and forms
of organization. This ignores the unique historical, cultural, and political contexts of
diverse societies.
The "Third World" as a construct: Postcolonialism highlights how the concept of the
"Third World" or "developing world" is a discursive creation that reinforces a
