About the Journal

MGDJ welcomes original research articles, review papers, policy analyses, and critical essays that engage with gender and development issues at local, national, regional, and global levels. The journal prioritizes work that is theoretically grounded and/or empirically rich, and that contributes to both academic knowledge and practical solutions.

Key thematic areas include, but are not limited to:

Gender Equality and Social Justice
Feminist theories, intersectionality, masculinities, gender identities, and rights-based approaches.
Governance, Policy, and Political Participation
Gender and public policy, women in leadership, governance systems, and political inclusion.
Economic Empowerment and Livelihoods
Gendered labor markets, entrepreneurship, unpaid care work, poverty, and financial inclusion.
Education and Knowledge Systems
Gender disparities in education, curriculum transformation, and indigenous knowledge.
Health, Sexual and Reproductive Rights
Gendered health outcomes, reproductive justice, and access to healthcare services.
Conflict, Peace, and Security
Gender in conflict settings, peacebuilding, migration, and humanitarian contexts.
Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability
Gendered impacts of climate change, natural resource governance, and resilience.
Technology, Media, and Digital Inclusion
Gender and ICTs, digital divides, online spaces, and representation in media.
Culture, Religion, and Society
Social norms, cultural practices, and religion in shaping gender relations.